Academy Awards to replace Hattie McDaniel's historic lost Oscar

Academy Awards to replace Hattie McDaniel's historic lost Oscar

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ViewThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it will now replace a long lost Oscar awarded to Hattie McDaniel during the 12th Academy Awards in 1940 for best supporting actress for her role as Mammy in "Gone With the Wind."

At the time, the plaque which McDaniel won was typical for supporting role wins, while the...

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