9th Annual Academy Awards
March 4, 1937

A Banquet at the Biltmore Bowl of the
Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles

Your Host: George Jessel

Welcome and opening remarks by Academy president Frank Capra
Short Subjects:Walt Disney
Walt Disney became the first person to present an Award to himself.
Scientific or Technical Awards:Lee De Forest
Music Awards:Leopold Stokowski
Dance Direction:Leopold Stokowski
Assistant Director:Frank Lloyd
Film Editing:Frank Lloyd
Sound Recording:Frank Lloyd
Art Direction:Frank Lloyd
Cinematography:Frank Lloyd
Writing Awards:George Jessel
Special Award to March of Time:George Jessel
Director:George Jessel
Best Picture:George Jessel
Supporting Actor:George Jessel
Supporting Actress:George Jessel
Actor:Victor McLaglen
Actress:George Jessel
Bette Davis was scheduled to present the Award, but M.C. Jessel never called her to the podium.
Announcement of the inception of the Irving G. Thalberg by Academy president Frank Capra

Victor McLaglen (2l) presenting the Best Actor Award to Paul Muni (2r)
as director Frank Capra (l) and actor George Jessel (l) look on
during the Academy Awards ceremony. - © LIFE Magazine