The history of The Oscars is long and storied, and throughout its many years of existence, there have been plenty of fascinating moments, nominations, and wins. From incredible moments like Parasite's historic Oscars win in 2020, to the insane and unexpected Will Smith slap at the 2022 Oscars heard around the world, the Academy Awards have been a staple of Hollywood since their inception, continuing to this day with the 97th Academy Awards in 2025. One film, starring classic Western icon Henry Fonda, made Oscars history with its unique Best Picture nomination in 1944, a feat which has yet to be repeated.

Henry Fonda was an American actor born in 1905, who began as a Broadway actor before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s, becoming very well-known for his complex characters in films such as the nearly perfect 12 Angry Men and My Darling Clementine. He earned two Academy Award nominations over his career for Best Actor,...