'' A Free Soul '' became famous for Barrymore 's climactic courtroom monologue that is said to be the main reason he won the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 4th Academy Awards that year . Gable made such an impression in the role of a gangster who pushes Shearer around that he was catapulted from supporting player to leading man , a position he held for the rest of his career
4th Academy Awards
4th Academy Awards
A Free Soul