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71: FYC: For your Corruption

Dark History

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Origins of the Academy Awards and the Voting Process

This chapter explores the early origins of the Academy Awards and the evolution of the voting process, including amusing incidents such as a dog almost winning the first Best Actor award. It also delves into the controversial history of the first recipient of the award, Emil Janings.

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