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.

5. 'Silver Linings Playbook'

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The film by director David O. Russell about a man who has recently left a mental health facility and the young widow he meets was based on a novel of the same name by writer Matthew Quick. It earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Bradley Cooper, Best Actress for Jennifer Lawrence, Best Supporting Actor for Robert De Niro, Best Supporting Actress for Jacki Weaver, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.

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