French Connection dominates Oscar night with five wins
The French Connection wins five Academy Awards including best picture and best actor for Gene Hackman. Jane Fonda takes best actress for Klute, with Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman as supporting actors. Vittorio De Sica’s Garden of the Finzi Continis named best foreign language film. Shaft earns best song.
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Oklahoma Ben Boosts State
Oscar winner Ben Johnson, longtime Oklahoma rancher and actor, hints at returning to his homestate life after winning best supporting actor for The Last Picture Show. Governor David Hall confirms Johnson spoke about home, amid Hollywood success and a Southern California trip.
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Hollywood Show Called Superior
New York AP reports the annual Oscar show finally steadied on NBC as it aired Monday night. The telecast was still lengthy but engaging for much of the program.
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Chaplin Receives Honorary Oscar to Standing Ovation
Hollywood coverage notes a star filled Oscars night with witty hosts and elaborate productions. Charlie Chaplin, back from self exile at 83, receives a third standing ovation as he accepts an honorary Oscar amid tears and praise from 2900 Academy members.
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