The Oscars, the most prestigious awards in the film industry, have seen their fair share of glitz and glamour over the years. However, behind the scenes, some Academy Awards have mysteriously gone missing, creating intriguing tales of stolen Oscars.

From strange disappearances to surprising recoveries, these incidents have added an element of mystery and drama to Hollywood's biggest night.

One of the most infamous cases involves the theft of three Oscars belonging to screenwriter Joseph L. Mankiewicz. In 1978, burglars broke into Mankiewicz's home, making off with his Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay for "All About Eve" and his Oscar for Best Screenplay for "A Letter to Three Wives."

Despite extensive investigations, the stolen Oscars remained missing for over a decade until a memorabilia collector unknowingly purchased them at an auction. The Academy Awards were eventually returned to the Mankiewicz family.

Another curious incident occurred in 2000 when actor Russell Crowe won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "Gladiator." After the ceremony, Crowe decided to celebrate his victory at a lavish party.

However, during the festivities, the Oscar mysteriously disappeared.

Fortunately, the missing Oscar was later found in the restroom of the establishment where the party took place, and it was promptly returned to its rightful owner.

The stolen Oscars add an intriguing twist to Hollywood's glamorous awards season. While some of these incidents were eventually resolved and the missing Oscars returned, a few have yet to be recovered.

The mysteries surrounding these stolen awards continue to captivate film enthusiasts and fuel discussions about the lengths some would go to possess a coveted Academy Award.

As the glitzy ceremony rolls on each year, the tales of the stolen Oscars remain as enduring legends in Hollywood's storied history.