Mary Pickford lists the nominees for Best Picture during the California portion of the 25th Academy Awards in Los Angele

The transcript begins with a conversation about a birthday cake, highlighting the roles played in its preparation, such as pouring the batter and icing. The focus then shifts to announcing the nominees for the Best Motion Picture of the year, listing several films and their associated production companies and directors.

What was the main topic of discussion in the first section of the video?

• The ingredients of the cake

• The process of making the cake

• The taste of the cake

• The decoration of the cake

What task was assigned to the speaker after the cake was made?

• Lighting the candle

• Cutting the cake

• Eating the cake

• Serving the cake

Which of the following films was NOT mentioned as a nominee for Best Motion Picture?

• The Greatest Show on Earth

• High Noon

• Moulin Rouge

• Gone with the Wind

Who was associated with the film 'The Greatest Show on Earth'?

• Marion C Cooper

• John Ford

• Cecil B DeMille

• Stanley Kramer

Which studio was linked to the film 'Ivanhoe'?

• MGM

• United Artists

• Republic

• Paramount