The Big House (1930) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Production) at the 3rd Academy Award.
The drama, crime-thriller movie The Big House (1930) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Picture) at the 1929/30 Academy Award.
We have watched and reviewed the Best Picture nominated movie The Big House as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominees and winners from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: Two inmates who befriend in prison have their lives changed, as love and betrayal start disrupting their relationship. As one of them falls in love with the other’s sister, events begin to unfold that would take the two man on unexpected paths in their lives.
| Release date | June 14, 1930 |
| Directed by | George W. Hill |
| Cast | Chester Morris as Morgan Wallace Beery as Butch Lewis Stone as Warden Robert Montgomery as Kent Leila Hyams as Anne |
| Production company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
The Big House’s Nominations at the 3rd Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Picture | Warner Bros. | Nominated |
| Best Writing, Achievement | Frances Marion | Won |
| Best Sound, Recording | Douglas Shearer | Won |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Wallace Beery | Nominated |
Our Review of The Big House
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Your Review of The Big House
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