Question 1

Which film was the first from Fox to win the Best Picture Oscar?

Accepted Answer

Cavalcade was the first film produced by Fox to win the Best Picture Oscar.

Question 2

What notable early roles appear in Cavalcade's 1930s party scene?

Accepted Answer

Sixteen-year-old Betty Grable appears as the 'Blonde Girl on the Couch,' and Bonita Granville plays the servant's daughter in one of her earliest roles.

Question 3

How did Fox filmmakers prepare for adapting the stage production?

Accepted Answer

Fox Movietone newsreel cameramen were sent to London to record the original stage production as a guide for the filmmakers.

Question 4

Which major historical events are depicted through the Marryot family's experiences?

Accepted Answer

The film shows the Boer War, the death of Queen Victoria, the sinking of the Titanic, and the Great War as events touching the Marryot family.

Question 5

What recognition did Cavalcade receive from the National Board of Review and Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

Cavalcade received awards from the National Board of Review in 1933 and the Academy Awards in 1934.

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