The First Oscars: How It All Began in 1929 🎥✨ | A 15-Minute Hollywood Milestone

On May 16, 1929, Hollywood made history with the very first Academy Awards ceremony — and it was nothing like the Oscars we know today.

With just 270 guests, no red carpet, and a 15-minute runtime, the event quietly laid the foundation for what would become Hollywood’s biggest night.

🏆 Best Picture: Wings
🎭 Best Actor: Emil Jannings

From silent films to global broadcasts, take a 1-minute journey into the night that started it all.
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