I've Heard That Song Before became a number one hit on both the pop and the Harlem Hit Parade in the US in early 1943. This version of the song can be heard in Woody Allen's 1986 movie "Hannah and Her Sisters". I've Heard That Song Before "I've Heard That Song Before" is a 1942 popular song with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was introduced by Martha O'Driscoll (dubbed by Margaret Whiting) in the 1942 film "Youth on Parade". The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1942 but lost out to “White Christmas”. It
20th Academy Awards oldest was Charles Coburn, who was 66 at the time of his win. In 1976, George Burns would become the oldest Oscar-winner, at age 80. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. These films had multiple nominations: The following films received multiple awards. 20th Academy Awards No film received more than three awards at the 20th Academy Awards. This would not recur until the 78th Academy Awards. Rosalind Russell was highly favored to win Best Actress her performance in "Mourning Becomes Electra", but Loretta Young won instead for "The Farmer's Daughter". James Baskett received an Academy Honorary Award for