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Forbes, William Cameron

(Encyclopedia) Forbes, William Cameron, 1870–1959, American business executive and diplomat, b. Milton, Mass. He entered the mercantile house of his grandfather, John Murray Forbes, in Boston and was…

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David DaleMarcus DalyThomas DanforthHerbert Joseph DavenportEdward DavyCharles Gates DawesGerard DebreuJohn DeereAmasa DelanoOscar de la RentaWarren de la RueMichael DellWilliam Edwards…

1928–1929 Academy Awards

There were two Oscar ceremonies held at Los Angeles's Ambassador Hotel in 1930. This one, held on April 3, honored films released in 1928–1928. The other, held on Nov. 3 honored films…

1927–1928 Academy Awards

The 1927–1928 Academy Awards were presented May 16, 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood, Calif.Outstanding PictureThe Racket (Caddo; Paramount Famous Lasky)7th Heaven (Fox)Wings…

1929–1930 Academy Awards

There were two Oscar ceremonies held at Los Angeles's Ambassador Hotel in 1930. This one, held on Nov. 3 honored films released in 1930. The other, held on April 3, honored films released in…

1939 Academy Awards

The 1939 Academy Awards were presented Feb. 29, 1940 at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles.Outstanding ProductionDark Victory (Warner Bros.-First National)Gone With the Wind (Selznick…