The fifth Academy Awards ceremony was held on Friday, November 18, 1932 in the Fiesta Room of the Ambassador Hotel. For the very first time, there was a tie. Since only one vote separated Wallace Beery (The Champ) and Fredric March (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) for best actor, the Academy determined it a tie and both shared the honor. Also notable this year, Walt Disney won best short film for his cartoon Flowers and Trees. Lionel Barrymore hosted the ceremony.
The 1931-1932 Academy Award Winners
Picture: Grand HotelActor: Wallace Beery (The Champ) / Fredric March (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)
Actress: Helen Hayes (The Sin of Madelon Claudet)
Director: Frank Borzage (Bad Girl)
Adapted Screenplay: Edwin Burke (Bad Girl)
Original Story: Francis Marion (The Champ)
Cinematography: Shanghai Express
Interior Decoration: Transatlantic
Sound: Paramount Studio Sound Department
Short Films: Flower and Trees (Cartoons) / The Music Box (Comedy) / Wrestling Swordfish (Novelty)
