Campaign to nominate "To Each His Own" to the 2016 National Film Registry

Please click here to submit a nomination for "To Each His Own," released in 1946, to be entered in the Library of Congress National Film Registry and help us honor Olivia and her film legacy!

Olivia de Havilland as Jody Norris in her 1946 Oscar winning performance in "To Each His Own." Olivia is seen here near the end of the film when she is portrayed 20 years older than her character at the beginning of the film.

The Library of Congress is currently requesting recommendations from the public for movies to be included on the 2016 National Film Registry. ​In honor of Olivia de Havilland's centenary and in recognition of her film career, we are launching a campaign to have "To Each His Own" (1946) accepted into the 2016 National Film Registry at the Library of Congress.  "To Each His Own" is Olivia de Havilland's first Oscar winning performance.  We believe entering "To Each His Own" into the national Film Registry is critical for its longevity and availability to future generations.   The film is not available in the United States on DVD, which has limited its audience.  Many fans of Olivia de Havilland have been relegated to waiting for a rare TCM screening of the film in order to view it.  The lack of availability of this film to today's audience is concerning enough to warrant its submission in the National Film Registry.

The story of "To Each His Own" is culturally and historically important in depicting issues that women faced in managing children, families, and careers, especially if they did not fit the cultural norm of marriage.  This film bravely put into spotlight the issues regarding the rights of women and children, including those who may be adopted.

Olivia de Havilland as Jody Norris in her 1946 Oscar winning performance in "To Each His Own." This scene is near the beginning of the film.

Olivia de Havilland as Jody Norris in her Oscar winning performance in "To Each His Own." This shot is from near the end of the film.

The National Film Registry selects 25 films each year showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation.  Public nominations play a key role when the Librarian and Film Board are considering their final selections. To be eligible for the Registry, a film must be at least 10 years old and be "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."  The National Film Registry historically has included only those films that were produced or co-produced by an American film company, typically for theatrical release or recognized as a film through film festivals or film awards. 

Established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, the National Film Preservation Board works to ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's film heritage, including: advising the Librarian on its recommendations for annual selections to the National Film Registry, apprising the Librarian of changing trends and policies in the field of film preservation, and counseling the Librarian on ongoing implementation of the National Film Preservation Plan.

​Anyone may submit a nomination form for up to 50 films to the Library of Congress National Film Registry.  Nominations are due by September 2.

Please click here to submit a nomination for "To Each His Own," released in 1946, to be entered in the Library of Congress National Film Registry and help us honor Olivia and her film legacy!

Best Actress winner for To Each His Own, with presenter Ray Milland

Poster for Olivia de Havilland's Oscar winning performance in "To Each His Own" (1946).