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 Oscar Speeches Does anyone have any links to sites that have the Oscar speeches? And I don't mean the recent shows; more like 1990s and before, esp. some of the old ones.
Thanks in advance :wink:
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Dr. Lecter
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I'll look for more later, but here's a first taste:
http://www.oscarworld.net/oscarspeeches.asp
Also, here's an interesting article on Oscar speeches:
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Mike, what I found might qualify more as odd trivia but I'll keep looking for you.
The longest speech was by Greer Garson for her leading actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). When she finished, someone told her that she had been speaking for 5'15" minutes. She regretted that she had broken the sacred rule that actresses should only say "Thank you. Thank You" and then burst into tears. Her speech was mocked for years after in Hollywood and for a while, she couldnt go to any dinner parties without it being a topic of conversation. The most concise speeches were from Clark Gable for It Happened One Night (1934) and Alfred Hitchcock accepting the Irving G. Thalberg Award: "Thank you."
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Dr. Lecter
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loyalfromlondon wrote: Mike, what I found might qualify more as odd trivia but I'll keeping looking for you.
The longest speech was by Greer Garson for her leading actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). When she finished, someone told her that she had been speaking for 5'15" minutes. She regretted that she had broken the sacred rule that actresses should only say "Thank you. Thank You" and then burst into tears. Her speech was mocked for years after in Hollywood and for a while, she couldnt go to any dinner parties without it being a topic of conversation. The most concise speeches were from Clark Gable for It Happened One Night (1934) and Alfred Hitchcock accepting the Irving G. Thalberg Award: "Thank you." I wouldn't spend much time up there if I was Hitchcock as well. A wonderful film career, 5 nominations (or 4? I don't remember well), but no wins... A disgrace. _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Dr. Lecter wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: Mike, what I found might qualify more as odd trivia but I'll keeping looking for you.
The longest speech was by Greer Garson for her leading actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). When she finished, someone told her that she had been speaking for 5'15" minutes. She regretted that she had broken the sacred rule that actresses should only say "Thank you. Thank You" and then burst into tears. Her speech was mocked for years after in Hollywood and for a while, she couldnt go to any dinner parties without it being a topic of conversation. The most concise speeches were from Clark Gable for It Happened One Night (1934) and Alfred Hitchcock accepting the Irving G. Thalberg Award: "Thank you." I wouldn't spend much time up there if I was Hitchcock as well. A wonderful film career, 5 nominations (or 4? I don't remember well), but no wins... A disgrace. Hate to tell you Lecter but I think you are wrong on why Hitchcock didn't stay on stage. He didn't like being in front of the camera, in his movie roles - he only showed up for a second without speaking and even on his tv show his speeches were very short and someone older can confirm this, I think thank you was his trademark for ending his show.
Can anyone confirm his full sign off mainly was or included the phrase thank you?
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Goldie wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: Mike, what I found might qualify more as odd trivia but I'll keeping looking for you.
The longest speech was by Greer Garson for her leading actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). When she finished, someone told her that she had been speaking for 5'15" minutes. She regretted that she had broken the sacred rule that actresses should only say "Thank you. Thank You" and then burst into tears. Her speech was mocked for years after in Hollywood and for a while, she couldnt go to any dinner parties without it being a topic of conversation. The most concise speeches were from Clark Gable for It Happened One Night (1934) and Alfred Hitchcock accepting the Irving G. Thalberg Award: "Thank you." I wouldn't spend much time up there if I was Hitchcock as well. A wonderful film career, 5 nominations (or 4? I don't remember well), but no wins... A disgrace. Hate to tell you Lecter but I think you are wrong on why Hitchcock didn't stay on stage. He didn't like being in front of the camera, in his movie roles - he only showed up for a second without speaking and even on his tv show his speeches were very short and someone older can confirm this, I think thank you was his trademark for ending his show. Can anyone confirm his full sign off mainly was or included the phrase thank you?I have never claimed that it was the reason why his speech was so short. I just said that if I was him, I wouldn't spend much time up there either.
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Dr. Lecter wrote: Goldie wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: Mike, what I found might qualify more as odd trivia but I'll keeping looking for you.
The longest speech was by Greer Garson for her leading actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). When she finished, someone told her that she had been speaking for 5'15" minutes. She regretted that she had broken the sacred rule that actresses should only say "Thank you. Thank You" and then burst into tears. Her speech was mocked for years after in Hollywood and for a while, she couldnt go to any dinner parties without it being a topic of conversation. The most concise speeches were from Clark Gable for It Happened One Night (1934) and Alfred Hitchcock accepting the Irving G. Thalberg Award: "Thank you." I wouldn't spend much time up there if I was Hitchcock as well. A wonderful film career, 5 nominations (or 4? I don't remember well), but no wins... A disgrace. Hate to tell you Lecter but I think you are wrong on why Hitchcock didn't stay on stage. He didn't like being in front of the camera, in his movie roles - he only showed up for a second without speaking and even on his tv show his speeches were very short and someone older can confirm this, I think thank you was his trademark for ending his show. Can anyone confirm his full sign off mainly was or included the phrase thank you?I have never claimed that it was the reason why his speech was so short. I just said that if I was him, I wouldn't spend much time up there either. Next time, read more carefully Sorry but that was what is implied with your comments - as well - either - as you talk about his non-wins. ](*,)
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Goldie wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: Goldie wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: Mike, what I found might qualify more as odd trivia but I'll keeping looking for you.
The longest speech was by Greer Garson for her leading actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). When she finished, someone told her that she had been speaking for 5'15" minutes. She regretted that she had broken the sacred rule that actresses should only say "Thank you. Thank You" and then burst into tears. Her speech was mocked for years after in Hollywood and for a while, she couldnt go to any dinner parties without it being a topic of conversation. The most concise speeches were from Clark Gable for It Happened One Night (1934) and Alfred Hitchcock accepting the Irving G. Thalberg Award: "Thank you." I wouldn't spend much time up there if I was Hitchcock as well. A wonderful film career, 5 nominations (or 4? I don't remember well), but no wins... A disgrace. Hate to tell you Lecter but I think you are wrong on why Hitchcock didn't stay on stage. He didn't like being in front of the camera, in his movie roles - he only showed up for a second without speaking and even on his tv show his speeches were very short and someone older can confirm this, I think thank you was his trademark for ending his show. Can anyone confirm his full sign off mainly was or included the phrase thank you?I have never claimed that it was the reason why his speech was so short. I just said that if I was him, I wouldn't spend much time up there either. Next time, read more carefully Sorry but that was what is implied with your comments - as well - either - as you talk about his non-wins. ](*,) So I guess YOU know better than me what is implied by MY comments and what's not...  _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Dr. Lecter wrote: Goldie wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: Goldie wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: Mike, what I found might qualify more as odd trivia but I'll keeping looking for you.
The longest speech was by Greer Garson for her leading actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). When she finished, someone told her that she had been speaking for 5'15" minutes. She regretted that she had broken the sacred rule that actresses should only say "Thank you. Thank You" and then burst into tears. Her speech was mocked for years after in Hollywood and for a while, she couldnt go to any dinner parties without it being a topic of conversation. The most concise speeches were from Clark Gable for It Happened One Night (1934) and Alfred Hitchcock accepting the Irving G. Thalberg Award: "Thank you." I wouldn't spend much time up there if I was Hitchcock as well. A wonderful film career, 5 nominations (or 4? I don't remember well), but no wins... A disgrace. Hate to tell you Lecter but I think you are wrong on why Hitchcock didn't stay on stage. He didn't like being in front of the camera, in his movie roles - he only showed up for a second without speaking and even on his tv show his speeches were very short and someone older can confirm this, I think thank you was his trademark for ending his show. Can anyone confirm his full sign off mainly was or included the phrase thank you?I have never claimed that it was the reason why his speech was so short. I just said that if I was him, I wouldn't spend much time up there either. Next time, read more carefully Sorry but that was what is implied with your comments - as well - either - as you talk about his non-wins. ](*,) So I guess YOU know better than me what is implied by MY comments and what's not... What a jacka....., I am only commenting on what you wrote and how it read and not what you meant.
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Goldie wrote:
What a jacka....., I am only commenting on what you wrote and how it read and not what you meant.
Okay.
Now let me say it clearly: I don't think the reason for Hitchcock's short speech was the fact that he hasn't won before despite five noms. If it had been the reason, though, it'd had been an understandable one. _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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