7th Heaven (1927) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Picture) at the 1927/28 Academy Award.
We review the Best Picture nominated movie 7th Heaven as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominee and winner from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: Based on the 1922 play Seventh Heaven, this movie tells the story of a street cleaner saves a young woman’s life, and the pair slowly fall in love until war intervenes.
| Release date | October 30, 1927 |
| Directed by | Frank Borzage |
| Cast | – Janet Gaynor as Diane – Charles Farrell as Chico – Ben Bard as Col. Brissac – Albert Gran as Boul – David Butler as Gobin – Marie Mosquini as Madame Gobin |
| Studio | Fox Film Corporation |
7th Heaven’s Nominations at the 1st Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Picture (Best Picture) | Fox Film | Nominated |
| Best Director | Frank Borzage | Won |
| Best Actress | Janet Gaynor | Won |
| Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) | Benjamin Glazer | Won |
| Best Art Direction | Harry Oliver | Nominated |
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