1940 Academy Awards – Original Story Winner and Nominees

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Lewis R. Foster

A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn’t back down.

Bachelor Mother

Felix Jackson

Love Affair

Mildred Cram

Ninotchka

Melchior Lengyel

Young Mr. Lincoln

Lamar Trotti