1927-28: Wings & Sunrise

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01/19/21 • 48 min

The first year of the Academy Awards features the only year there was a tie for the top prize. Listen as we break down the first two Best Picture winners: Wings and Sunrise.

The first year of the Academy Awards features the only year there was a tie for the top prize. Listen as we break down the first two Best Picture winners: Wings and Sunrise.

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