Finally, Some Class at the Oscars

It's about time some actor reminded us of how Hollywood used to be; elegant, classy and humble-well, the performers anyway. Here's about-time-Oscar-winner for Best Supporting Actor winner Christopher Plummer and his acceptance speech doing justice to the old-time thespians. sagacious brevity, theatrical elegance, and understated humor.

It calls to mind other memorable Oscar speeches given by Hollywood legends such as Cary Grant, Charlie Chaplin and John Wayne, whose well-chosen words continue to teach and inspire.