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1999 Classic: The Judi Dench 8-Minute Win

Why did Judi Dench win for only eight minutes of screen time? To prove that if you’re a Dame, you can do more with a stern look than most actors can do with a three-hour monologue.

Part of the 38 Oscars Jokes: The 1999 “Shakespeare, Spielberg & Benigni’s Leap” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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