Which actress set a record for the longest acceptance speech?
A Greer Garson
B Sally Field
C Halle Berry
While today’s winners are asked to keep to 45 seconds, the audience at the 1943 ceremony endured a seven-minute speech from Garson as she accepted the Best Actress award for her role in Mrs Miniver. Although Garson continued to enjoy a successful career, she was never awarded an Oscar again.
The correct answer is Greer Garson.