1931 in film
The following is an overview of 1931 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.). The top ten 1931 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Best money stars. "Variety" reported the following as the biggest male stars in the U.S. in alphabetical order although grouped George Arliss and Ronald Colman together as having equal ranking. The following were the biggest women names in the U.S. in alphabetical order but again grouped two actresses together to denote they were ranked the  same. Academy Awards. The 4th Academy Awards were awarded to films completed and screened released between August 1, 1930, and July 31, 1931, by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Most Nominations: "Cimarron" (RKO Pictures) – 7 Major Awards Most Awards: "Cimarron" – 3 (Best Picture; Best Adaptation and Best Art Direction) "Cimarron" was the first Western to win Best Picture, and would remain the only one to do so for 59 years (until "Dances with Wolves" won in 1991). It received a then-record seven nominations, and was the first film to win more than two awards. The 5th  Academy Awards were conducted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 18, 1932, at a ceremony held at The Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was hosted by Conrad Nagel. Films screened in Los Angeles between August 1, 1931, and July 31, 1932, were eligible to receive awards. Most nominations: "Arrowsmith" (Samuel Goldwyn Productions) and "The Champ" (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) – 4 Major Awards Most Awards: "Bad Girl" (Best Director and Best Adaptation) and "The Champ" (Best Actor and Best Original Story) – 2 Note: The Academy Award for Best Picture went to 1932's "Grand  Hotel". Notable films released in 1931. United States unless stated Writers: John Farrow (adapted from the play: "The Registered Woman"), John Farrow Stars: Helen Twelvetrees, William Bakewell, Lew Cody