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For which film did Korngold win his first Oscar?

  • Anthony Adverse

  • The Adventures of Robin Hood

  • The Sea Hawk

  • Kings Row

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Anthony Adverse, the 1936 epic film, marked Erich Wolfgang Korngold's first Academy Award triumph. His captivating score, blending lush melodies and dramatic orchestrations, perfectly complemented the film's sweeping historical narrative. Korngold's innovative use of leitmotifs and his ability to evoke both grandeur and intimacy earned him widespread recognition and cemented his status as one of Hollywood's most celebrated composers.
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