This engine allowed Jack Warner to glide through Hollywood with effortless grace, a fitting reflection of his powerful presence in the film industry. Stepping Inside: An Oasis of Luxury for a ...

Wallis was up for another film as well with Watch on the Rhine. When Franklin read the winner, Hal Wallis got up to receive his award, but studio boss Jack Warner beat him to the stage.

He was, however, sceptical of the concept of dialogue in film. At first, he believed that the only good thing to come of this would be soundtracks. Nevertheless, the Warner Brothers – Harry, Sam, ...