1st Venice International Film Festival
The 1st annual Venice International Film Festival was held between 6 and 21 August 1932.[1] Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was the first film to be screened at the festival.[1][2] No official prizes were awarded, so an audience referendum took place to determine the winners.[1][3]
 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde |
|---|---|
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Festival date | 6 – 21 August 1932 |
| Website | Website |
Awards
- Most Favorite Actor: Fredric March for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- Most Favorite Actress: Helen Hayes for The Sin of Madelon Claudet
- Most Convincing Director: Nikolai Ekk for Putyovka v zhizn
- Best Technical Perfection: Leontine Sagan for Mädchen in Uniform
- Most Original Story (Fantasy): Rouben Mamoulian for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- Most Amusing Film: René Clair for À nous la liberté
- Most Touching Film: Edgar Selwyn for The Sin of Madelon Claudet
References
- "Venice Film Festival: The 30s". labiennale.org. Retrieved 26 June 2009.
- "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Film Affinity. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- "The 1930s". Retrieved 8 October 2013.
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