This class was known as "Short Subjects, cartoons" from 1932 until 1970, and as "Short Subjects, animated films" from 1971 to 1973. The present title began with the 1974 awards.
How War Came[?] (Raymond Gram Swing Series) - Columbia Pictures distributors; production company and producer not noted - Paul Fennell[?] director - animator not noted
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May 11 - Salvador Dalí, artist
May 17 - Jean Gabin[?], actor (+ 1976)
May 21 - Fats Waller, pianist (+ 1943)
May 21 - Robert Montgomery, actor ...