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ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES
8949 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, Calif. 90211
(213) 278-8990
Officers: President: Fay Kanin First Vice-President: Marvin E. Mirisch Vice-Presidents: Charles M. Powell, Arthur Hamilton Treasurer: Gene Allen Secretary: Donald C. Rogers Executive Director: James M. Roberts Legal Counsel: Gyte Van Zyl Executive Administrator: John M. Pavlik Board of Governors: Actors: Edward Asner, William Devane, Jack Lemmon Art Directors: Gene Allen, Robert F. Boyle, Walter M. Scott Cinematographers: Linwood G. Dunn, William A. Fraker, George Folsey Directors: Paul Bogart, Robert E. Wise, Martin Ritt ; Executives: Mike Medavoy, Marvin E. Mirisch, Frank E. Hosea ilm Editors: John F. Burnett, ‘ Frederick Steinkamp, Ralph Winters Music: John Addison, Arthur Hamilton, onislau Kaper eae Walter Mirisch, Richard D. Zanuck, Howard W. Koch Public Relations: Sidney Ganis, Charles M. Powell, Richard Kahn Short Films: Hal Elias, June Foray, T. Hee
Sound: James R. Cook, Donald C. Rogers, Tex Rudloff Writers: Fay Kanin, Tom Mankiewicz
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is an honorary organization composed of more than 4,200 motion picture craftsmen and artists.
Since its founding in 1927, the organization’s stature has grown internationally until today the Academy provides unparalleled incentive for higher levels of technical and professional achievement amongall branches of filmmaking and has become the cinema’s most effective single ambassador.
It is widely recognized that the motion picture is one of our most important sources of information, education and entertainment. This, and the constantly rising artistic merit of films produced throughout the world, are due, in part, to the Academy.
The Academy is a non-profit organization whose field of activity does not include economic, labor or political matters.
PURPOSES
The purposes of the Academy are to advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures; foster co-operation among creative leaders of cultural, educational and technological progress; recognize outstanding achievements; co-operate on technical research and improvement of methods and equipment; provide a common forum and meeting ground for various branches and crafts; represent the viewpoint of the actual creators of the motion picture and foster
educational activities between the public and the film industry.
HISTORY
The Academy was organized in May 1927 as anon-profit corporation, chartered under the laws of California. Its 36 charter members included production executives and film luminaries of the time.
The Academy moved into its present quarters in Beverly Hills in 1975. The sevenstorey building includes the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Margaret Herrick Library, Administrative and Publications offices.
PREVIOUS ACADEMY AWARDS 1927 to 1979
1927-28
Actor: Emil Jannings, Way Of All Flesh
Actress: Janet Gaynor, Seventh Heaven
Picture: Wings
Special Awards: Warner Bros. for The Jazz Singer; Charles Chaplin for The Circus
1928-29
Actor: Warner Baxter, In Old Arizona Actress: Mary Pickford, Coquette Picture: Broadway Melody
1929-30
Actor: George Arliss, Disraeli
Actress: Norma Shearer, The Divorcee Picture: All Quiet On The Western Front
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