Film writer and podcast host Zita Short joins Calum and Chris to discuss the nominees for the Best Screenplay of 1928-29, which were The Cop (lost), In Old Arizona, The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, The Leatherneck, Our Dancing Daughters, The Patriot (lost), Sal of Singapore (lost), Skyscraper, The Valiant, A Woman of Affairs, and Wonder of Women (lost).
In Old Arizona: 03:32 – 13:18
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney: 13:18 – 21:06
The Leatherneck: 21:06 – 27:50
Our Dancing Daughters: 27:50 – 37:20
Skyscraper: 37:20 – 47:06
The Valiant: 47:06 – 57:17
A Woman of Affairs: 57:17 – 1:08:25
Conclusions/Ranking: 1:08:25 – 1:20:40
Exit clip: Scene from The Valiant, referenced in our review
Categorically Oscars 