The best animals of the film industry and their well-deserved award (6 photos)

Camera flashes, loud applause, tears in the eyes and the treasured figurine in the hands is the dream of actors and actresses. For some actors several Oscars at once, while others wait for their award for years. This also applies to other prestigious awards in the film industry. Interesting, But how are things in the case of our smaller brothers?





After all, they are often the main characters. Or give the film a special atmosphere. And such a film award really existed, issued since 1951 to tailed and furry stars. This "Patsy" (Picture Animal Top Star of the Year - World's Best Star of the Year animals).



Mule Francis

I must say that the starting point for the creation of "Patsy" was tragic events. Animals were used on the set. But you can't forget about their bestial nature and related problems. Once upon a film set had to shoot a trained leopard, which got angry and attacked the actors. Later, an accident happened to horse.





Piglet Arnold

Information, of course, spread. And reached the members American Association for the Protection of Animals (AHA). This organization looks after the condition of the animals involved in the filming. And it is its members came up with a phrase that has become, perhaps, legendary - “Not a single animal in filming was not affected." And they established an award for actors, not being people.

The best among the best



Cat Orange

The first to receive the award was an actor with hooves - a mule nicknamed Francis. who did a really good job of tasks assigned to him, because he was able to distinguish himself a few more once. The piglet Arnold from "Green Spaces" was awarded twice.



Goose Samantha

The debut of the cat Oranji in the film was also dizzying. "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Then the reward was received mainly by dogs, which logical and expected, because dogs are human-oriented, excellent Amenable to training and understand well what is required of them.



"The Amazing Journey of Doctor Dolittle"

Unfortunately, in 2011 the competition ceased to exist due to due to a decrease in the interest of viewers and problems with funding. But it cannot be ruled out that there will be sponsors who want to appreciate the contribution of animals to the film industry and their efforts and to renew the tradition of awarding the best.