Tagged: awards


Marty: 1955 Best Picture

Perhaps it was the simple love story, perhaps it was the triumph over the meddling relatives or a combination of both. Whatever it was, the love story of the Bronx...

On the Waterfront: 1954 Best Picture

“On the Waterfront” was nominated for 12 Oscars at the 27th Academy Awards, one less than “Gone with the Wind” and “From Here to Eternity”. It won 8 Oscars, the...

All About Eve: 1950 Best Picture

At the 23rd Academy Awards, “All About Eve”, starring Bette Davis, got a record number (14) of nominations, beating the prior record holder (“Gone with the Wind”) by one nomination....

Hamlet: 1948 Best Picture

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:...