1928-29 Best Actress (feat. Nicole Ackman)

And the Runner-Up Is · Sep 8, 2021 · 1h 38m

This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes Nicole Ackman of Next Best Picture and Petticoats and Poppies to discuss the 1928-29 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Mary Pickford won for her performance in "Coquette," beating Ruth Chatterton in "Madame X," Betty Compson in "The Barker," Jeanne Eagels in "The Letter," Corinne Griffith in "The Divine Lady," and Bessie Love in "The Broadway Melody." We discuss all of these nominated performances and determine who we think was the runner-up to Pickford.

0:00 - 11:21 - Introduction

11:22 - 27:27 - Ruth Chatterton

27:28 - 31:00 - Betty Compson…