The Academy Award for Short Film - Novelty was awarded from 1932 to 1935. Each year's nominees are listed below, with the winner at top.

  • 1932 Wrestling Swordfish
    • Screen Souvenirs
    • Swing High
  • 1933 Krakatoa - MultiColor Productions - Joe Rock
    • Menu
    • The Sea
  • 1934 City of Wax
    • Bosom Friends
    • Strikes and Spares
  • 1935 Wings over Mount Everest
    • Audioscopiks
    • Camerathrills