1931 ceremony · films of 1930/31
The 4th Oscars
44 nominations in 9 categories.
Nominations and wins
The night's big films
- 3 of 7
- 1 of 4
- 0 of 4
- 1 of 3
- 0 of 3
- 0 of 2
Winners first
Every category
Best Picture
Announced as Outstanding Production
- RKO Radio
- Fox
- Paramount Publix
- The Caddo Company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Best Director
Best Actor
Announced as Actor
- Lionel Barrymore · Stephen Ashe
- Richard Dix · Yancey Cravat
- Jackie Cooper · Skippy Skinner
- Adolphe Menjou · Walter Burns
- Fredric March · Tony Cavendish
Best Actress
Announced as Actress
- Norma Shearer · Jan Ashe
- Irene Dunne · Sabra Cravat
- Ann Harding · Linda Seton
- Marlene Dietrich · Amy Jolly
Best Adapted Screenplay
Announced as Writing (Adaptation)
Best Original Story
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Sound
NOTE: This nomination was not associated with any specific film title.
- Paramount Publix Studio Sound Department
NOTE: This award was not associated with any specific film title.
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department
- RKO Radio Studio Sound Department
- Samuel Goldwyn - United Artists Studio Sound Department