The 13th Annual Academy Awards presentation and banquet at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood actors and actresses seated at various tables, including Myrna Loy, Bob Hope with wife Dolores Hope, Ronald Reagan, Tyrone Power, and others. Second take shot of the same group applauding and smiling. Host Walter Wanger presents Bob Hope with a Special Award in recognition of his unselfish services to the Motion Picture Industry. Oscar trophies are visible on a table.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) delivers a speech praising the film industry during the 13th Academy Awards night at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel (506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States) in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood celebrities watch the speech by the president. “We have seen the American Motion Picture become the foremost in all the world. We have seen it reflect our civilization throughout the rest of the world. The aims, and the aspirations and the ideals of a free people and of freedom itself.” President Roosevelt said. Best actor Academy Award being presented to James Stewart and Best Actress award winner Ginger Rogers also receives her award.
Views of aircraft B-19 and C-47 on ramp. Crewman walking on wings of B-19 and view of landing wheel. Major Stanley Umstead and crewman boarding B-19 and taking off for flight test. Umstead and others in cockpit of the plane and crewman going towards motor repair stations through passage in wings of the aircraft. B-19 flying over Los Angeles accompanied by aircraft P-40C.
A 100 mile auto race on the Ascot Track in Los Angeles, California. A large crowd of spectators gathered at the Ascot Park to watch the 100 mile auto race. The 100 mile, 200 lap classic auto race begins. The crowd cheer the racers. Wally Pankratz wins the race. His relatives and family greet him.
The 13th Academy Awards for motion picture movies at Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. American Hollywood film producer Walter Wanger welcomes United States President Franklin D Roosevelt for his six minute direct radio address to the attendees from the White House.
The 13th Academy Awards at Biltmore Hotel (506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States) in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood actress Jane Darwell receives the academy award for the Best Supporting Actress for her role as Ma Joad for film 'The Grapes of Wrath'. Jane Darwell says “Thank you” after receiving her Oscar.