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What award did Vidor receive for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator."?

  • Honorary Academy Award

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Golden Globe Award

  • BAFTA

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King Vidor received an Honorary Academy Award in 1979 for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator.". Vidor is one of the most important and influential filmmakers in American history. He was a pioneer in the use of sound in film, and he helped to shape the Hollywood style of filmmaking. Vidor's films are known for their realism, their emotional power, and their social commentary.
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