1942: Mrs. Miniver

We are now in the thick of WWII, therefore it's only fitting that a war picture should take the top prize. Used as a movie to help raise the spirits of the British forces, Mrs. Miniver became the highest grossing picture of 1942 and was nominated for twelve Academy Awards; five of those were in the acting categories. Tune in as we break down this phenomenal movie and highlight other important films recognized at this ceremony.