An American in Paris: 1951 Best Picture
“A Streetcar Named Desire” was the most nominated film (12) at the 24th Academy Awards but it did not win Best Picture. “An American in Paris” (8 nominations), starring Gene...
“A Streetcar Named Desire” was the most nominated film (12) at the 24th Academy Awards but it did not win Best Picture. “An American in Paris” (8 nominations), starring Gene...
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Sir Laurence Olivier pulled off quite a coup at the 21st Academy Awards after he directed himself in “Hamlet.” The film was nominated for 7 Oscars and picked up 4:...
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The 18th Academy Awards were held on March 7, 1946, hosted by James Stewart and Bob Hope
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Casablanca was really made in 1942 but it went in with the 1943 films for an Oscar nomination because it was not released to the general public until January 1943....
“Mrs. Miniver”, starring Greer Garson, ruled the day at the 15th Annual Academy Awards with 12 nominations and 6 wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting...
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