1st Venice International Film Festival

1st Venice International Film Festival
Festival poster
Opening filmDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
Festival date6 – 21 August 1932
WebsiteWebsite
Venice Film Festival chronology

The 1st annual Venice International Film Festival was held between 6 and 21 August 1932.[1] Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was the first film to be screened at the festival.[1][2] No official prizes were awarded, so an audience referendum took place to determine the winners.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b c "Venice Film Festival: The 30s". labiennale.org. Retrieved 26 June 2009.
  2. ^ "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Film Affinity. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  3. ^ "The 1930s". carnivalofvenice.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2013.