The 1th edition of the Academy Awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) was held on May 16, 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, United States, awarding the best films of the year 1928. The ceremony was presented by Douglas Fairbanks.
The movie with the most nominations at the Academy Awards 1928 was Seventh Heaven (7th Heaven) with 5 nominations and The film that won the most awards was Seventh Heaven (7th Heaven) , winning 3 of the 5 nominations.
Discover all the data and statistics about the Academy AwardsTo below is the complete list of the nominees and winners of the 1928 Academy Awards.
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What was the movie that won the Academy Awards for Best Picture 1928?
The winning film of the Academy Awards for Best Picture 1928 was Wings
Best Picture
Who won the Academy Awards for Best Director in 1928?
The director who won the Academy Awards for Best Director in 1928 was Frank Borzage, for the film Seventh Heaven (7th Heaven)
Best Director
Who won the Academy Awards for Best Leading Actor in 1928?
The actor who won the Academy Awards for Best Leading Actor in 1928 was Emil Jannings, for the movie The Last Command
Best Leading Actor
Who won the Academy Awards for Best Leading Actress in 1928?
The actress who won the Academy Awards for Best Leading Actress in 1928 was Janet Gaynor, for the movie Seventh Heaven (7th Heaven)
Best Leading Actress
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General summary of nominations and awards (Films)
| Film | Nominations | Awards | |
| Seventh Heaven (7th Heaven) | 5 | 3 | |
| Sunrise | 3 | 1 | |
| The Last Command | 2 | 1 | |
| Sadie Thompson | 2 | 0 |