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Poll: Friday Face-Off: George C. Scott vs. Marlon Brando

Only two Best Actor winners in the history of the Oscars have ever declined their award: George C. Scott and Marlon Brando.* Of the two performances which do you feel was most worthy of an Oscar victory?

* Brando had previously won and accepted the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "On the Waterfront."

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Results of 883 votes:

  1. 1.

    "The Godfather" Marlon Brando 1971 Paramount

     
    Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather"
  2. 2.

    "Patton" Goerge C. Scott 1970 / 20th

     
    George C. Scott as General George S. Patton in "Patton"

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