Ardent readers might know that the Post has a long-standing tradition of publishing noteworthy fiction, but you might be surprised to hear that many of Tinsel Town’s Oscar-winning films originated as fiction in the pages of The Saturday Evening Post. Check out our list of nine Post-inspired award winners — and two films that, while popular, failed to claim a statue.
Award Winners
You’ll be surprised at which cast member earned the biggest bucks on this set.
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Two of this film’s principal stars almost weren’t cast due to fears they wouldn’t get along—which turned out to be true!
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One of the most popular Westerns ever made—and it could have happened without John Wayne!
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A famous actress broke her hand while slapping away her co-star’s advances during the production of this film.
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Though it predates the age of email, this movie is credited with the first use of a popular emoticon.
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You’ll never guess what famous movie this director was working on at the same time he made Sand Pebbles.
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Sometimes filming on location is a treat … and sometimes, it’s a cramped, sweltering ordeal.
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This movie might have been more successful if it hadn’t been for a poorly timed satire with a strikingly similar plot.
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Two famous actresses turned down the role of Mattie Ross in the 1969 adaptation.
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Popular Films
You’d never know this story was supposed to be about the dog, thanks to this wildly popular debonair male lead.
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Perhaps one of the most copied plot lines of all time, you’d be surprised at which popular TV shows have retold the tale.
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