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On the eve of World War One - Two strangers will meet and discover more than they bargained for in the academy award winning 1927 classic 7th heaven. Chico (Charles Farrell) is a bold and brash sewer worker in Paris who comes to the rescue of the down and out Diane (Janet Gaynor). In a city full of loneliness and uncertainty Chico and Diane find a closeness they've never had before. There relationship is put to the test when Paris is bombed and Chico marches off to war. (official distributor synopsis)

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Awards

  • Winner
  • Nominations

Academy Awards

  • 1929 - Frank Borzage (Best Achievement in Directing)
  • 1929 - Janet Gaynor (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
  • 1929 - Benjamin Glazer (Best Adapted Screenplay)
  • 1929 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • 1929 - Best Achievement in Production Design