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This Day in Film History:
October 26

1952:

The World War II-based Victory at Sea is released. The film becomes famous for its acclaimed soundtrack.

1952:

Hattie McDaniel passes away from breast cancer in Woodland Hills, California. Portraying Mammy in Gone with the Wind, McDaniel was the first African-American to win an Academy Award.




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