45 Words
Created | Updated Apr 10, 2003

This weekend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences presents an evening filled with stars for the
74th time. But this weeks 45 words are about the real
star of the show, who doesn't even get to strutt his
stuff down the catwalk on the way in to the theatre.
Oscar - First Awarded 1929
2,365, 13.5 inch tall, pure gold
knights holding Crusaders swords.
Designed by Cedric Gibbons. Created annually by
Owens.
Highly prized, acclaimed by peers. The award to top all
awards. Officially called Oscar in 1939.
Seven dwarf statuettes once awarded to Disney making
Snow White proud.