FILM HISTORY
Film-merit trophies awarded
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president, Douglas Fairbanks, presents award of merit to Janet Gaynor for her performances in Seventh Heaven, Sunrise and The Street Angel.
Recognition bestowed for notable achievements
Los Angeles Times
May 17, 1929
Before a large gathering of motion picture celebrities, Janet Gaynor and other notables last night received statuettes of bronze and gold for outstanding achievement in different branches of the industry. The trophies were awarded at the merit banquet held simultaneously with the celebration of the second anniversary of the of the organization of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The program of the evening was opened by Douglas Fairbanks who gave the chairmanship over to William C. De Mille. Fifteen first and twenty honorable mention awards were presented following a program which started at 7 p.m. with an unusual showing of sound and talking pictures.
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Tags: acadmey of motion picture arts and sciences, AMPAS, Douglas Fairbanks, janet gaynor, william c demille
