The Decades: 1940s

1940: The Philadelphia Story

Oscar winner: Rebecca
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1941: The Maltese Falcon

Oscar winner: How Green Was My Valley
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1942: The Magnificent Ambersons

Oscar winner: Mrs. Miniver
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1943: Casablanca

Oscar winner: Casablanca

 

1944: Double Indemnity

Oscar winner: Going My Way
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1945: To Have and Have Not

Oscar winner: The Lost Weekend
Was this film nominated?: No

 

1946: Notorious

Oscar winner: The Best Years of Our Lives
Was this film nominated?: No

1947: Black Narcissus

Oscar winner: Gentleman's Agreement
Was this film nominated?: No

 

1948: The Red Shoes

Oscar winner: Hamlet
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1949: The Third Man

Oscar winner: All the King's Men
Was this film nominated?: No (wasn't eligible until 1950)