The Academy Awards have become something more than a mere symbol of annual, cinematic triumph. To an actor or actress, the award can mean the validation of a career. To a film, it is entrance to the pantheon of immortality. The Oscars no longer simply acknowledge history -- they make it. This series tracks the evolution of the award and the effect it has had on the motion picture industry. In this episode, "The Golden Era," the series takes a look at some of the popular films of the '30s, including Mutiny on the Bounty and Jezebel. Also, viewers discover how the award came to be known as "Oscar." ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide