Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page

The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.

6. 'Les Misérables'

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The film by director Tom Hooper about French citizens who get swept up in a revolution is based on the classic 19th-century novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. It scored nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor for Hugh Jackman, Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Music (Original Song), Best Production Design and Best Sound Mixing.

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