What was the first sequel to win an Academy Award when the original had no nominations?

What was the first sequel to win an Academy Award when the original had no nominations?
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Whenever you see a sequel for a movie you liked is in the works, it's a fine balance between being excited to see more of what you enjoyed and praying they don't just phone it in — as sequels so often do.

But every now and then, there's a sequel that not only meets the quality and reception of its predecessor(s) but exceeds them. Case in point: the first sequel to win an Oscar when the original didn't even get a single nomination.

Which sequel pulled it off?

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