O n 4 March 1943, Greer Garson stepped behind a lectern at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub inside the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Garson, 38, was accepting the Academy Award for Best Actress for ...

The story behind the longest Oscars acceptance speech in history. In 1943, English actor Greer Garson won the Academy Award for Best Actress and spoke for an undefeated four minutes.

Best actress winner Greer Garson spoke for more than five minutes in 1943, which many believe led to the time limits imposed on honorees. Oscars: Watch 10 of the Longest Acceptance Speeches Ever ...

Teresa Wright, left, and Greer Garson are shown in a scene from the movie, “Mrs. Miniver.” By Mal Vincent. UPDATED: August 1, 2019 at 10:12 PM EDT.

Brody's lengthy acceptance speech on Sunday night beats the record of 5 minutes and 30 seconds held by Greer Garson, according to Guinness World Records, when she won for 'Mrs. Miniver' in 1943.

With Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon topping a strong cast of competent performers, there's a smooth-flowing script despite the extended running time. Mrs Parkington ...

Greer Garson tribute compilation screening, Garson Studios. 1 p.m. Mrs. Miniver shows at The Screen. Reserve tickets ($10) at www.thescreensf.com or by calling 505-473-6494.

In 1943, English actor Greer Garson won the Academy Award for Best Actress and spoke for an undefeated four minutes. Clémence Michallon revisits this page in Oscars history.