Alternate Best Actor 1938: Results

5. Nikolai Cherkasov in Alexander Nevsky- Cherkasov gives a solid turn in his film, but is held back by his paper thin character.

Best Scene: Nevsky rides victoriously into the city.

4. Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin Hood- Flynn is extremely charming in his role and makes this one fun adventure.

 Best Scene: The climatic fight.

3. Michael Redgrave in The Lady Vanishes- Michael Redgrave gives a very enjoyable performance treading carefully as he stays humorous well never comprising the suspense of the film.

Best Scene: Gilbert and Iris play Holmes and Watson.

2. Cary Grant in Holiday- Grant gives an enjoyable performance that is funny but also conveys his character's personal desires well.

Best Scene: Johnny gives his fiancee an ultimatum.

1. Jean Gabin in The Human Beast- Gabin makes his character a ticking time bomb as a man who is gentle in his heart, but mad in his blood.

Best Scene: The beast comes out for a second time.

Overall Rank:

1. James Cagney in Angels With Dirty Faces
2. Jean Gabin in The Human Beast
3. Cary Grant in Bringing Up Baby
4. Robert Donat in The Citadel
5. Leslie Howard in Pygmalion
6. Cary Grant in Holiday
7. Michael Redgrave in The Lady Vanishes
8. Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin Hood
9. Lionel Barrymore in You Can't Take it With You
10. Ronald Colman in If I Were King
11. Stan Laurel in Block Heads
12. Oliver Hardy in Block Heads
13. Nikolai Cherkasov in Alexander Nevsky
14. Laurence Olivier in The Divorce of Lady X
15. Charles Boyer in Algiers
16. Mickey Rooney in Love Finds Andy Hardy
17. Spencer Tracy in Boys Town
18. Reginald Owen in A Christmas Carol
19. Mickey Rooney in Boys Town
20. Tyrone Power in In Old Chicago
21. Richard Greene in Kentucky

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