The Origin of Oscar
- hathawayfreelanceg
- Feb 27, 2015
- 1 min read
Since 1929, Hollywood has revolved around the golden Oscar statue. The prized award has gone through facelifts since first debuting as a knight figure.
The first Oscar statue sketch was not how it looks today.
MGM art director Cedric Gibbons sketched the first figure of a knight holding a sword and standing on a reel of film with spokes representing the five branches of the Academy (actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers). The sword represented the protection for the welfare and advancement of the industry.
Later in 1928, L.A. sculptor George Stanley redesigned the statue with an improved knight figure, but removed the reel of film.
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