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7 Apr, 1970

Wins Oscar

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John Wayne wins the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of  U.S. Marshall Rooster Cogburn in Henry Hathaway’s western True Grit. Barbara Streisand presents the award.

Wow! If I’d have known that I would have put that patch on thirty-five years earlier. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m no stranger to this podium. I’ve come up here and picked up these beautiful golden men before, but always for friends. One night I picked up two: one for Admiral John Ford, one for our beloved Gary Cooper. I was very clever and witty that night, the envy of even Bob Hope, but tonight I don’t feel very clever or very witty. I feel very grateful, very humble, and all thanks to many, many people. I want to thank the members of the Academy. To all you people who are watching on television, thank you for taking such a warm interest in our glorious industry. Good night.

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