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Year: 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Category: Writing (Original Screenplay)

Film Title: Citizen Kane

Winner: Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles (winners not present; accepted by George Schaefer, President of RKO Radio)

Presenter: Preston Sturges

Date & Venue: February 26, 1942; Biltmore Hotel, Biltmore Bowl (banquet)


GEORGE SCHAEFER:
Mr. Herman Mankiewicz called me today and asked if I would be good enough to step up here tonight and receive this in his behalf. I'm flattered, of course. I'd be happier if he were here personally to receive it. Thank you very much.

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[Note: All winners are present except where noted; NOT all winners may have spoken.]

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