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Year: 1972 (45th) Academy Awards
Category: Honorary Award
Winner: To Edward G. Robinson who achieved greatness as a player, a patron of the arts and a dedicated citizen...in sum, a Renaissance man. From his friends in the industry he loves. (accepted by his wife, Jane Robinson)
Presenter: Charlton Heston
Date & Venue: March 27, 1973; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
MRS. EDWARD G. ROBINSON:
Thank you, Chuck. My husband knew he was to be honored tonight and he prepared his thanks. May I read what he wrote: "It couldn't have come at a better time in a man's life. Had it come earlier it would have aroused deep feelings in me; still, not so deep as now. I am very grateful to my rich, warm, creative, talented, intimate colleagues who have been my life's associates. How much richer can you be?" Thank you for Eddie.
[Ed. note: Mr. Robinson passed away on 1/26/1973.]
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[Note: All winners are present except where noted; NOT all winners may have spoken.]
To Edward G. Robinson who achieved greatness as a player, a patron of the arts and a dedicated citizen...in sum, a Renaissance man. From his friends in the industry he loves. Academy Awards Acceptance Speech
