Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Lewis Milestone | Won |
| 1929 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Cinematography | Arthur Edeson | Nominated |
| 1929 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Won |
American Film Institute
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | American Film Institute | 100 Greatest American Movies | Won |
Library of Congress
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Library of Congress | U.S. National Film Registry | Won |
