description Cimarron Overview
Cimarron is a 1931 RKO Western directed by Wesley Ruggles and starring Richard Dix and Irene Dunne. The film earned Academy Awards for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, and Production Design, marking the first Western to achieve this distinction. It was released prior to the establishment of the Pre-Code era’s regulations.
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info Cimarron Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1931 |
help Cimarron FAQ
Who directed the 1931 film Cimarron?
Cimarron was directed by Wesley Ruggles and produced by RKO Radio Pictures. The film stars Richard Dix as Yancey Cravat and Irene Dunne as Sabra Cravat.
What awards did the 1931 Cimarron win?
At the 4th Academy Awards, Cimarron won Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Art Direction, the earlier name for the category related to production design. It remains notable as the first Western to win Best Picture.
What historical event does Cimarron depict?
The film begins around the Oklahoma Land Rush and follows the Cravat family across major periods of Oklahoma history. Its broad time span makes it an epic Western rather than a story limited to one frontier episode.
Is the 1931 Cimarron the same film as the 1960 remake?
No. The 1960 version was directed by Anthony Mann and starred Glenn Ford and Maria Schell, while the 1931 RKO film starred Richard Dix and Irene Dunne. Both are based on Edna Ferber's novel, but they are separate adaptations.
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