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The Best Actors is an informational podcast dedicated to the winners of a Best Actor Academy Award. Going in sequence by year, I examine an actor's biography, filmography, winning performance, movie history, acting styles, and more.
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Mr. George Arliss, The Victor (Victorian), 1929-1930
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Send us a Text Message. George Arliss, who acted in the grand tradition of 19th century theater, won an Oscar for DISRAELI. Arliss's victory was marked by a number of firsts. We'll discuss his performance, his competition, and many other aspects of his career.By Chuck Latovich
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Warner Baxter, The Worst Best Actor Winner Ever? 1928-1929
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Send us a Text Message. Warner Baxter donned a sombrero and Latino accent to portray the Cisco Kid, the role that won him an Academy Award for Best Actor. The performance has not aged well. In this episode, we'll explore a film industry in transition to sound, whom Baxter competed against, and other facets of his career.…
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Emil Jannings, The First Actor to Win an Oscar, 1927-1928
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we examine the career and Academy Award win of Emil Jannings, who won the first Best Actor Oscar for his work in THE LAST COMMAND and THE WAY OF ALL FLESH.By Chuck
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