Cary Grant receiving an Honorary Oscar®

Frank Sinatra presenting an honorary Oscar® to Cary Grant ("To Catch a Thief," "North by Northwest," "An Affair to Remember") for his unique mastery of the art of screen acting with the respect and affection of his colleagues - 42nd Annual Academys® in 1970.

[@normadesmond6017]

The most charming, elegant man who ever lived. Forget Clooney (who copies him almost perfectly), forget Pitt and Depp. Nobody even comes close to Cary.

[@pamelautopianchoices7598]

kitty viveen absolutely!

[@nancylee9014]

The best👍🏻

[@normadesmond6017]

@@bekabeka71 for sure. and by their looks they could have been brothers. But Clooney hasn't made as many good movies as Cary did. Or come from the slums like Cary and had to created himself. But in the looks departement - Cary first - Clooney as his look-a-like second.

[@isle95]

@@normadesmond6017 Plus Clooney is too short.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

Clooney isn't a great actor, he's likeable but lightweight and limited, and he doesn't remotely have the range or body of work that Grant left. Cary Grant made it look easy, he could be light in a light part, effortless, but he was still a monumental screen presence and an astonishingly natural actor. Almost everyone else from the 30s, 40s, 50s seems dated now, stylistic, melodramatic, a bit clunky - still great but of their time. Grant could walk into any modern film and fit right in. He is literally timeless. He's certainly the greatest British movie actor of all time. We shall not see his like again.

[@paulbadoo9326]

This Oscar was one of the most deserved in history. Not just for one movie. His whole career deserved it. Cary Grant.

[@leonoranicolaysen2784]

Cary Grant wanted to be Cary Grant.😂 I think he did OK.

[@leonoranicolaysen2784]

Even his LEAST favorite movie was spectacular. Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without Arsenic and Old Lace! His physical comedy made me laugh til I cried.

[@SilhouetteSouls]

One of the best sounds in the world is Cary Grant's laugh.

[@alwaysright222]

uhmm I think it's his voice. I did hear where the Kennedy bros. would call him up just to hear him say 'hello'. I believe it!!

[@bettybonilla8511]

Greatest actor ever! Handsome, tall, eloquent! I wish I could have met him too!

[@DINOLOVER6717]

It’s made my day 😁😄😄😄 i love that laugh

[@mdarrenu]

@@alwaysright222 His voice is the essence of class and charm.

[@malcs0]

He was just class. He never lost it. He was also quite modest. He actually seems mildly embarrassed receiving it. He thanked all those people who had 'helped' him over all those years and all the films. A true legend.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

British people are always uncomfortable blowing their own horn. It's something bred into our culture.

[@AAZEDLARC]

And he made himself! His parental situation was freaking tragic :(

[@stevepaul6955]

Like a fine bottle of wine, Cary Grant aged beautifully.

[@twain103]

A SILVER FOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bravocharlie61]

Cary Grant became more handsome, charming, and dashing, the older he got.

[@Bravocharlie61]

@@susanb2015 If you have not already done so, watch his earliest movies, then progress to his last. He aged gracefully. Search google for a photo of him at 62, holding his newborn daughter. Decide for yourself if he isn't handsome. ps If you disagree with my comment, you will be very busy disagreeing with the vast majority of commenters on this thread.

[@msmedved_]

It was all the LSD he did

[@sandybaldwin5637]

Steve Paul yes he did

[@suetipping4841]

Cary Grant had a very, very difficult young life. It's remarkable what he made of his life. There will never be another!

[@hannahtasticness13]

Cary was an absolute gentleman. Perfection is the only word that can describe him. Even his laugh just seems real.

[@davidtracey9094]

Hannah Sims ...I think when a person has been through as much as he did one becomes real...

[@johnnyhock]

Cary Grant was…. Archie Leech was not - Archie was a paranoid schizophrenic, wife abuser and drug addict

[@katiemarie090]

His laugh and accent were fake. His name was fake. He was troubled most of his life. Not everything that glitters is gold. 😢

[@menukjau]

Cary was such a gorgeous man, the most charismatic/dashing man that have ever appeared in front of a camera! The laugh is quite adorable.

[@lonesomerhodes1353]

Gorgeous and gay! The love of his life was Randolph Scott.

[@doinamagrini4633]

@@lonesomerhodes1353 Bullshit!

[@ronedee]

@@lonesomerhodes1353 Slander is a terrible thing to do to anyone. Removing your stain is the honorable thing to do. Unless you are Randolph Scott.

[@user-fi1kt1tj2h]

I think that this was some sort of a joke that Randolph Scott had made when they were sharing an apartment...Scott referred to Cary as his "spouse"

[@xXHiReD2KiLXx]

and that sidney

[@toivonencresto]

NO ONE has EVER embodied ELEGANCE and CLASS as Cary Grant.

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986), aged 82 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@chevydude658]

Pure class. Who wouldn't want to be just like this gentleman. A true star of the silver screen.

[@rongendron8705]

As Grant himself once said, "Even I want to be Cary Grant!"

[@vezner]

They don't make classy actors like this any more. I miss him.

[@crash3x]

That was the most elegant speech at the Oscars to date and it was so well deserved.

[@MrDaiseymay]

for ever, surely? who's going to improve on it?

[@janewalsh7633]

Cary Grant was an absolute master at comedic timing. Every time I watch one of his films I’m in awe. Great films. And he worked with so many legends.

[@slightexag]

He makes you understand the real meaning of "movie star" - he was electric every second he was on screen

[@leonoranicolaysen2784]

Arsenic and Old Lace. Even thinking of that movie makes me laugh!

[@Knapid]

"No greater honor can come to a man than the respect of his colleagues"

[@bferguson9277]

It's a wonder he'd never received an Oscar along the way. One of the best acceptance speeches of all the Oscar Nights. North by Northwest is my favorite.

[@julianwalls1077]

He gave up his membership of the academy for a while

[@bethfiori4708]

Wonderful acceptance speech.

[@offlier]

How can someone remain so handsome and classy for so long? The genuine article, Cary Grant.

[@randalljackson4574]

I loved how he apparently once said "Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant!" Acknowledging that there was a real man behind the persona"

[@alanagavin466]

Omg He still had 'it". The elegance, the charm, the poise, incredible good looks and totally humble and appreciative of his life

[@wasteofspace20]

Grant is incredibly gracious and extremely considerate of his colleagues.

[@Firespawnable]

I watched this and just couldn't keep the grin off my face. Cary Grant was wonderful. God I wish I had been born back then just to meet him.

[@worldsbest101]

Me too. I feel the same way. I've said that so many times.

[@suhasa9772]

Firespawnable such marvelous men come once in a lifetime..and what an era that was..cary, jimmy stewart, gary cooper, gregory peck, wayne, sinatra, montgomery clift, newman, redford..ahhh..

[@stephaniejane81]

suhas a the first four actors you listed are my absolute favorites! Classy guys, all of them.

[@stinalynn4273]

I love him too!!! What beautiful man, which I could have met him too

[@subhammitra1142]

Suhas A pple seems shit now.

[@Belle23923]

That is one beautiful man. He was so wonderful.

[@davidtracey9094]

Bev P they were beautiful together

[@jennifernapoli8172]

I agree totally.. Cary was So Beautiful and Wonderful❤️

[@xxcharmed1xx]

I just adore Cary's laugh. One of a kind and another great who left us :(

[@Cla_Disney]

What a gentleman, a man like there are no more nowadays, such a class and elegance. It was another time, another world, and I really miss it! :/

[@motanelustelistu]

I really do too

[@lauraa.dieser7379]

Cla_Disney Very true! !!, I miss this season of Hollywood.

[@h.p.6455]

Yes - honesty- integrity- chivalry- class- things that matter...

[@troysummers9277]

This is an era that was closing in time a golden era wrapped in all the joy of a new day. To look at cinema or TV today is a true shame to these actors who showed their generation their films in ambiance of days gone by along with the hope and promise they believed would evolve into the social media nightmare as of now. For what we should have become we as nation DID NOT evolve to accept with same character as the golden years of cinema. Collaborative medium privileged glorious years ahead he says what a beautiful vocabulary is not used today. Cary would not joke with Sinatra's innuendo as already in 1970 we were losing our national global character as a nation. What a shame I do not know how to make the youth of today see promise of tomorrow while they plug into their minds daily the garbage we all watch and follow never thinking of God anymore and God is Only One to Help US ALL!

[@bobtaylor170]

@@troysummers9277 , amen.

[@SycamoreFarmMI]

What a freaking class act. This is an amazing speech. Way to go, Cary.

[@DINOLOVER6717]

“Ours is a collaborative medium. We all need each other.” Statement of the century 🙏🏽 every human being should understand this

[@LetsGetMikey982]

Cary was just one smooth dude....seemed like a genuine humble guy ...

[@joannajones8533]

All English people actually are Very humble by nature :) a Fine English man :)

[@nickb9575]

A standing ovation for a TRUE legend of cinema. Bravo, Carry!

[@mrscpjones16]

Still tall, handsome and with great posture. Gary Grant a fine actor.

[@glennsnyder1194]

Too bad someone didn't yell to Frank " Hey Frank, Cary is the one getting the award, shut up and let Cary give his speach ! "

[@MrDaiseymay]

they were scared of the ensuing violence

[@richardamos3173]

Actually I appreciated it to see how beautifully Cary handled it. I'd have told Sinatra to get lost!

[@irish89055]

Sinatra must have been a little drunk

[@SteelbeastsCavalry]

Keep calm and Cary Grant.

[@persebra]

What a nice speech. He was generous to his peers and hopeful to the future film makers. He was genuinely moved and happy. He looked great.

[@PhantomMidnight]

I'm 16, and I've loved Cary Grant ever since I was a little girl, and I always will!

[@JuanFernandez-jr2wz]

Cary Grant is a symbol of charm and elegance. A true star. A beloved one.

[@milton7851]

How did this man look more and more handsome with age? God bless his memory

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Cosmetic surgery.

[@milobaret8672]

Maleness. 😅

[@normanharrison1447]

A wonderful actor who made wonderful films. He brought class and elegance to every role he played. Where are the Cary Grants of today? What a handsome man!

[@raymoles]

Cary Grant once said "Everyman wishes he was Cary Grant. He said "I wish I was Cary Grant" That shows the modesty of the man. My favorite film was Mr. Lucky

[@sanjayshetty2339]

Actually he said "Every man wishes he was Cary Grant. Even Archibald Leech wants to be like Cary Grant."

[@ArsPraestigium]

A mutual friend in Hollywood once asked him what it was like to be Cary Grant, near the end of his life. The answer was, “I really don’t know Cary Grant.” He named his dog Archibald Leach, his real name. He was a genuine class act.

[@pigstrotters4198]

Many famous people were born in Bristol. William Penn's dad, Stephen Merchant, Michael Redgrave, Blackbeard, Cary Grant and my dad.

[@allieSunl]

I keep replaying his laugh! It is magnificent!

[@ahyan6681]

@@sanjayshetty2339 Loads of actors then had fake names Greta Garbo-born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson Marilyn Monroe-born Norma Jeane Mortenson Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur Barbara Stanwyck (born Ruby Catherine Stevens Claudette Colbert (/koʊlˈbɛər/ kohl-BAIR;[1] born Émilie Claudette Chauchoin Ginger Rogers (born Virginia Katherine McMath Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino Lauren Bacall (/bəˈkɔːl/; born Betty Joan Perske Jean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter Carole Lombard (born Jane Alice Peters Gladys Marie Smith (April 8, 1892 - May 29, 1979), known professionally as Mary Pickford

[@MoviesWithMia]

That ending had me in tears! Cary Grant, we didn’t deserve him! What an actor, what a man!

[@lindawithers1917]

No one could replace him! ❤

[@michaelklein5242]

I once took a business call from Cary Grant. When I came home and told my mom about it, she literally fainted!

[@kathyhorn5490]

How did you know him?

[@michaelklein5242]

He would often call 3M headquarter's marketing department to get sales forecasts. I learned later that Grant took care of his own stock portfolio.

[@PRR5406]

What a classy man. He carried himself with dignity throughout his career, and retired while he could still say he was on top. His performances, particularly in Hitchcock's "North by Northwest", were stunningly off the cuff. In the era he worked, he was in league with Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. I can think of few others who fall into the same category of greatness.

[@Wolfie129]

Clearly, one of the greatest actors in Hollywood history. One of the classiest men that ever lived. I am so grateful for this video, as I just love to see him.

[@mariabanholzer5960]

Yes, i adore ton see him too! Il couldn't Unserstand thé title of the Film Frank Sinatra spoke abouth. Which one was it? Thank you.

[@captainskippy6622]

I remember watching that. My mom was beside herself. Among all the greats, he was the best. But he was wrong in think the better actors were yet to come. There will never be those greater than he and his contemporaries.

[@oldhatcinema]

Yes, now that is truth!!

[@trudywolfe2795]

No man or woman has ever aged so gracefully. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@akrenwinkle]

@@user-tv1xj5ji6x I'm assuming Trudy dumped her job, her home, and her family to hook up with you. So... how'd it go?

[@allcleansmith9003]

Cary Grant was a class act , A great actor , A true Star of the Silver Screen .

[@bythedog]

Epitome of class and grace!

[@MrImiller07]

How great does Cary Grant look and sound here? Did anyone look as terrific in a tuxedo as Grant? Perhaps Fred Astaire. And the remarkable array of directors that he worked with:Alfred Hitchcock, Howard Hawks, Leo McCarey, Stanley Donen, George Stevens and Joseph Mankewicz . Richly deserved.

[@perpieta]

What a gracious speech--and man.

[@DGenerationX1311]

Ages gracefully and kept that silky voice, the effortless charm and wit and good looks ofcourse! I love his little laugh in this 😭😭

[@dougreed2257]

Heck he aged brilliantly! Handsome indeed!

[@manuelaaigner5878]

And please an Oscar for the best voice from Hollywood, too. ❤ Love this voice❤

[@difitzy5956]

I was introduced to a Cary Grant movie by my father back in the 80's when i was a teen. Been a fan ever since. Btw that movie was Arsenic and Old Lace and is still my favourite movie to this day. Cary deserved praise for his craft and acting skills long before. Rest in peace Mr Grant knowing you still live on and give joy to those that watch your movies and inspire others to emulate you (your grace and poise). You were one of a kind.

[@MrImiller07]

Every time that I watch the clip, I marvel at how wonderful Grant looks! Elegance personified. The producers of the James Bond movies originally wanted Grant to play Bond; he refused to commit to a series of films.

[@lololololololololololololol338]

Warm and humble and charming. And that voice was sheer silk. Pretty good speech for a man who said he wasn't actually Cary Grant.

[@carolincobos]

That is what I call charisma!!! Fabulous charm and presence. Incredible smile and connection with audience. Love you, Cary!

[@neilcampbell148]

My favorite actor and a legend whose star still shines. He was arguably the greatest self-made man.

[@DGenerationX1311]

Listening to that little laugh added 10 more years to my life, gave me career prospects and made my skin glow 😭😂😊

[@coolmamac]

Cary Grant is the most handsome man HOLLYWOOD HAS EVER HAD ! Love you Cary.

[@madeleinechevalier6790]

Cary Grant made people happy with his films and special sense of humor!He was a big star and a great actor!Thank you,Cary,for the joy you gave us!

[@dqskymagne2762]

Cary Grant had so much grace and class, it was astounding. I like the way he walked on, the way he walked off and everything he said in between. He's an inspiration.

[@davetay]

now , thats a movie star.....

[@davidjacob5828]

Mr. Cary Grant...my favourite actor of all time! He was in a class of his own.

[@depaola63]

One word...CLASS! What a true class act! The great days of Actor's who had it extra!

[@invictus3598]

A remarkable actor and man. He will be missed always.

[@molliegann8107]

"...Hollywood's most glorious era..." how right he was ❤️

[@kelb89]

Such a phenomenal actor. There never has, or ever will be a better actor than Cary Grant. His distinctive acting method and humor is something that can never be emulated and will live on for generations to come.

[@sandybaldwin5637]

When you looked at him you get lost in his looks, his voice and his looks!!! I don’t think there was ever a flaw. When I watched his movies he took you in to another time.

[@dorydisney4158]

His eyes made me fall hard!

[@scottmiller6495]

A wonderful acceptance speech from an amazing Man full of class and greatness, PERIOD!!!!!

[@MikeSmith-fs9wh]

One of my main heroes. Thank you to all the members for that standing ovation- he loved it.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

God bless Cary Grant and those legends who made Hollywood great.

[@patriciahill1101]

Everything Frank said was true...no one has ever given more pleasure to more people. Thank you, Cary.

[@EL-dm5lt]

Every man wanted to be Cary Grant. Add me to that list. He is incomparable. I am a fan, and in awe.

[@soullimbo]

He just glides across that stage when he comes on.....

[@shizuehicks7442]

southsidesman Former acrobat.

[@glamygirlie]

Yes, from his days of walking on stills

[@allieSunl]

I thought that when he walked out! It's in all of his movies!

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

He's such a cool cat. Sean Connery picked up on his moves...

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

@@glamygirliestilts

[@jcoltrane8976]

They don’t make men like Cary Grant anymore. He had it all-biography, looks, charm, mystery, humour, humility, ease, accent, charisma, business acumen, wealth success, long life, men and women by the score-nobody comes close. He also had one of the greatest career runs in show business, almost bookending the studio system. His cinematic archetype had such resonance that was being lampooned by Curtis in Some Like It Hot and referenced by Connery in Dr. No. I still think ‘North by Northwest’ is Hitchcock’s greatest film, due in no small part to Grant’s otherworldly performance. The fact that neither ever won a categorical, competitive Oscar shows how Hollywood was/is driven by politics and nepotism as much as anything.

[@csmith2321]

Plus that great brown tan! Tan made him so handsome.

[@RPhelan99]

What accent was that?

[@CycloneJack]

He was born in Bristol, England, and lived in the U.K. until the age of 16. He retained a slight British accent the rest of his life.

[@mdarrenu]

Yes, North by Northwest - amazing film. Cary Grant amazing. Just a regular guy who happened to be the most gorgeous man in the world ever!

[@dorydisney4158]

I 100% agree with everything! All his movies were worthy of watching over and over again until you knew the words before he said them! I wish Hollywood would move back to the golden age.

[@cindykincade589]

What a class act! Cary Grant was one of the best leading men ever! He could do it all, drama, comedy and he even did a bit of dancing. Wow! When you hear the phrase "suave and debonair" there isn't anyone you can think of today that could come close to defining those words like Cary Grant did. If only the "so-called" leading men today could have an ounce of what he had.....well we would have what a real "star" is supposed to be!

[@user-tv1xj5ji6x]

Hello Cindy, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@dorydisney4158]

The only modern day actor that almost reaches Cary's class is Richard Gere, at least in Pretty Woman.

[@lianakar8306]

Cary Grant was a pure class.I love him so much,he was one of the best.

[@MMimi-mg4qt]

What an amazing human being, so talented and so modest and generous. Truly one of a kind.

[@ClaraGrobanFan]

He leaves me speechless everytime. What an amazing man he was. God bless Cary Grant!

[@kenw5104]

Never knew him till a few weeks ago after watching some of his movies on KZbin (Penny Serenade, Indiscreet etc). He's such a smooth guy. Mean real smooth. A gentleman. Had a wonderful time watching his movies. Thanks for uploading.

[@cstuff62]

One of my favorite actors.

[@trishschuster5964]

Cary Grant was in a class in his own , very missed! Charming man ! ❤️

[@SuzLa1]

I never realised he came from near me in Bristol, England. Now I know, I can notice bits of Bristol accent.

[@gordonrichards5939]

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[@blackmore4]

I can notice the Bristol bits too. L.A. via Bristol sounds cool :)

[@FrancoisDressler]

@@blackmore4 Stephen Merchant is starting to sound like that too

[@raymondjohnson2]

He did go back to Bristol alot to visit his mother,so was probably still picking up the mother tongue.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

He lived in northern Bristol, in Horfield. I think there’s a plaque on his parents’ house.

[@Bad_At_Parties]

Unmatched class, through and through. We miss you dearly Cary. RIP

[@michaeldeegan8388]

What an incredible man. His speech left a grown man in tears. Pure class alright, no wonder he was so successful, so loved and had so many friends.

[@MrImiller07]

As Michael Caine stated in his recent film tribute to this iconic actor on TCM, Cary Grant provided all actors of Caine's generation, i.e. Sean Connery, Warren Beatty, Peter O'Toole, someone to emulate and to strive to become. No one did it better or made it look easier in so many films. Sinatra was, in actuality, a good friend of Grant and they came to like each other after working together in a forgettable Stanley Kramer film in the mid 50s.

[@cassandradennis5685]

That was FINE looking man. God bless him. May he continue to S.I.P 😢🙏🏻

[@user-tv1xj5ji6x]

Hello Cassandra, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@rpinla]

You know you're the coolest cat around when everyone wants Frank to get off stage already so Cary can talk lol

[@MrLewis.]

Its a crime Cary never won an Oscar for any roles yet I'm glad they knowledge him in the end

[@user-gy8co5qy2z]

He had a very boyish laugh. Totally adorable.

[@fedupwitumboth]

What a wonderful actor he was. A class act.

[@davidfelix2594]

He was 66 here and looked great, i'll be lucky if i live til 66 let alone look that good at that age.

[@MikeSmith-fs9wh]

And he was walking perfectly.

[@davidfelix2594]

@@MikeSmith-fs9wh Good point Mike, i'm in my 50's and my bones creak like hell and it takes at least 10 minutes for me to stand up straight after all the groans and cracking lol.

[@morganmellen3775]

Cary Grant was the man! ❤

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I loved his very last sentence in his speech! Beautiful & about time! Way overdue!

[@kristinbrown8460]

I have never seen a more beautiful man. I have loved Cary from the first time I saw him in movies. He had soul and such an inner beauty!

[@43jaygee]

One classy guy who could make you laugh like hell or squirm in your seat. Truly one of the great actors on screen.

[@jaymorgenthal9479]

Saw him on Charade yesterday. He was great funny man as much as a great serious actor.

[@Ricky0101]

Everything about that man exuded class, including that speech.

[@198126nana]

I found it very unclassy that Sinatra stole Mr. Grant's thunder when CG first came to the stage. My god! Cary Grant was a total gentleman and a really good sport. Very humble speech. We miss you sir. God bless.

[@lukeingram7655]

Well no one ever accused Sinatra of having any class

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

One has class, the other has none.

[@mcking44]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Sinatra has no class?? who are you to say that? what have you achieved in your life? he is a legend.

[@CycloneJack]

Came here to say this.

[@CycloneJack]

A legend with no class.

[@paradisebound]

...when Sammy Davis Jr. is the first to his feet you know you've done something right...!!!

[@whoisdickieschnabel]

Noticed that too 😊💖

[@newgmodo5609]

@@whoisdickieschnabel Talent recognizes talent!

[@scottyk200]

The thing about Grant was you were with him every step of the way. That was his gift.

[@compsecure77]

Sinatra was a great singer, as an actor he wasn't fit to tie this legend's shoelaces.