For what film did Newman receive his first Oscar nomination?
Anne Frank
City Lights
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Gone With the Wind
Answer
Newman received his first Oscar nomination for his breakout role as a charismatic bandleader in Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938), a biographical film about the life and career of the American composer Irving Berlin. The film showcased Newman's talent as a dancer, singer, and actor, establishing him as a rising star in Hollywood during the Golden Age of Cinema.
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