Even the Academy got patriotic and did its duty for America during World War II. Due to a metal shortage, what were the Oscars made of instead of bronze at the 1943 ceremony?

That year's winners — which included William Wyler, James Cagney and Greer Garson (Mrs. Miniver!) — were given their real-deal Oscars in 1946. A real-deal Oscar, BTW, is plated in 24-karat gold.

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