Folks in the entertainment industry love to hand out awards, and the Oscar, the Academy Award, is the great-grand-daddy of them all. Since the early days of classic movies, Oscar has honored Hollywood’s best, and the big three have always been part of the program: Best Movie, Best Actor, Best Actress. Here are lists of the winners from Hollywood's golden past.

•Best Pictures

It's amazing how many classic Oscar winners have faded from memory, while many immortal movies were snubbed by the little golden statuette.

Best Picture - 1940s
Best Picture - 1950s
Best Picture - 1960s

•Best Actors

Heroes won more often than villains, and Oscar rarely rewards a comic performance, especially from a male performer. Big roles in big pictures have always been the key to Oscar's heart.

Best Actor - 1940s
Best Actor - 1950s
Best Actor - 1960s

•Best Actresses

The Academy does love a lady in distress. Insane, abused, addicted, captive or just plain put-upon, Oscar likes to see his leading ladies in big, dramatic roles.

Best Actress - 1940s
Best Actress - 1950s
Best Actress - 1960s