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All Oscars of the 1950's
Oscar's awarded in 1950 |
1950 Best Picture
All About Eve
 1950 All About Eve  Drama N/R, 138 Minutes Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Marlowe, Gregory Ratoff, Barbara Bates This Oscar winner for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (George Sanders), and three other awards tells the story of young actress Eve's (Anne Baxter) attempts to reach stardom without paying her dues by joining a group of famous Broadway types. A candid and humorous look at New York theater is the result. Bette Davis: "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride." The film also received eight other Oscar nominations including two for Best Actress (Bette Davis and Anne Baxter) and two for Supporting Actress (Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter). The 14 total nominations tied 1997's "Titanic" as the most received by any film.
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1950 Best Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz for "All About Eve"
1950 All About Eve Drama N/R, 138 Minutes Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Marlowe, Gregory Ratoff, Barbara Bates This Oscar winner for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (George Sanders), and three other awards tells the story of young actress Eve's (Anne Baxter) attempts to reach stardom without paying her dues by joining a group of famous Broadway types. A candid and humorous look at New York theater is the result. Bette Davis: "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride." The film also received eight other Oscar nominations including two for Best Actress (Bette Davis and Anne Baxter) and two for Supporting Actress (Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter). The 14 total nominations tied 1997's "Titanic" as the most received by any film.
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1950 Best Actor
Jose Ferrer for "Cyrano de Bergerac"
1950 Cyrano de Bergerac  Drama N/R, 112 Minutes Director: Michael Gordon Starring: Jose Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince, Morris Carnovsky, Ralph Clanton, Lloyd Corrigan, Elena Verdugo, Don Beddoe, Philip Van Zandt, Virginia Farmer The beautiful Roxanne (Mala Powers) is adored by her cousin, Cyrano (Jose Ferrer), but she has no knowledge of this. Cyrano expresses his devotion through speeches delivered via Christian (William Prince) because Cyrano is convinced she could not love him due to his very large nose. Jose Ferrer won the Oscar for his performance as Cyrano.
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1950 Best Actress
Judy Holliday for "Born Yesterday"
1950 Born Yesterday  Comedy / Romance N/R, 103 Minutes Director: George Cukor Starring: Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, Howard St. John, Frank Otto, Larry Oliver, Barbara Brown, Grandon Rhodes, Claire Carleton, Charles Cane Tycoon Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford) goes to Washington, D.C., with his girlfriend Billie (Judy Holliday) and, once there, decides she needs lessons to help her learn social graces. Professor Paul Verrall (William Holden) is hired, and, during the course of his teaching, tutor and student fall in love. Holliday won the Oscar for her role as the dizzy blonde. Nominations for Best Picture, Director, Writing, and Costume Design were also received.
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1950 Best Supporting Actor
George Sanders for "All About Eve"
1950 All About Eve Drama N/R, 138 Minutes Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Marlowe, Gregory Ratoff, Barbara Bates This Oscar winner for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (George Sanders), and three other awards tells the story of young actress Eve's (Anne Baxter) attempts to reach stardom without paying her dues by joining a group of famous Broadway types. A candid and humorous look at New York theater is the result. Bette Davis: "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride." The film also received eight other Oscar nominations including two for Best Actress (Bette Davis and Anne Baxter) and two for Supporting Actress (Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter). The 14 total nominations tied 1997's "Titanic" as the most received by any film.
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1950 Best Supporting Actress
Josephine Hull for "All About Eve"
1950 All About Eve Drama N/R, 138 Minutes Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Marlowe, Gregory Ratoff, Barbara Bates This Oscar winner for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (George Sanders), and three other awards tells the story of young actress Eve's (Anne Baxter) attempts to reach stardom without paying her dues by joining a group of famous Broadway types. A candid and humorous look at New York theater is the result. Bette Davis: "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride." The film also received eight other Oscar nominations including two for Best Actress (Bette Davis and Anne Baxter) and two for Supporting Actress (Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter). The 14 total nominations tied 1997's "Titanic" as the most received by any film.
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Oscar's awarded in 1951 |
1951 Best Picture
An American in Paris
1951 An American in Paris Musical / Romance N/R, 113 Minutes Director: Vincente Minnelli Starring: Gene Kelly, Oscar Levant, Leslie Caron, Nina Foch, Georges Guetary, Eugene Borden, Ann Codee, Dick Wessel, Paul Maxey, John Eldredge Based on the music of George and Ira Gershwin, dance and music sequences contributed to the Academy Award for Best Picture. The story is about ex-GI Jerry (Gene Kelly) who stays in Paris after the war to study art and then falls in love with Lise (Leslie Caron). The film also won five other Oscars, and Director Vincente Minnelli received a nomination.
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1951 Best Director
George Stevens for "A Place in the Sun"
1951 A Place in the Sun Drama N/R, 122 Minutes Director: George Stevens Starring: Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, Anne Revere, Raymond Burr, Keefe Brasselle, Fred Clark, Herbert Heyes, Shepperd Strudwick, Frieda Inescort A tragic love triangle occurs when George Eastman (Montgomery Clift) falls in love with wealthy Angela Vickers (Elizabeth Taylor); however, his girlfriend Alice (Shelley Winters) becomes pregnant, presenting a rather large obstacle! This is a remake of 1931's "An American Tragedy," which is the title of Theodore Dreiser's story. The film won six Academy Awards, including one for Best Director (George Stevens), and nominations were received for Best Picture, Actor (Montgomery Clift), and Actress (Shelley Winters).
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1951 Best Actor
Humphrey Bogart for "The African Queen"
1951 The African Queen Adventure / Drama N/R, 105 Minutes Director: John Huston Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull, Theodore Bikel, Walter Gotell, Richard Marner, Gerald Onn, Peter Swanwick, Errol John Humphrey Bogart (in his second Oscar-winning role) and Katharine Hepburn are great together as liquor-loving steamboat captain Charlie and religious spinster Rose in Africa during World War I. After Rose's brother is killed by the Germans, Charlie gives her safe passage, but she has other ideas–such as using the steamer to attack a German gunboat. Academy Award nominations included Best Actress and Director.
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1951 Best Actress
Vivien Leigh for "A Streetcar Named Desire"
1951 A Streetcar Named Desire Drama N/R, 125 Minutes Director: Elia Kazan Starring: Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden, Rudy Bond, Nick Dennis, Peg Hillias, Richard Garrick, Mickey Kuhn, Marietta Canty Southern belle Blanche Dubois (Vivien Leigh) visits her sister, Stella (Kim Hunter), in New Orleans and is confronted by her sister's brute of a husband, Stanley (Marlon Brando). The results are tragic in this Tennessee Williams story of the Old South losing out to the contemporary world. Stanley's plea: "Stella! Hey, Stella!" Vivien Leigh carried away a Best Actress Oscar for her performance, as did Kim Hunter and Karl Malden for their supporting roles. Other nominations included Best Picture, Actor (Marlon Brando), and Director.
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1951 Best Supporting Actor
Karl Malden for "A Streetcar Named Desire"
1951 A Streetcar Named Desire Drama N/R, 125 Minutes Director: Elia Kazan Starring: Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden, Rudy Bond, Nick Dennis, Peg Hillias, Richard Garrick, Mickey Kuhn, Marietta Canty Southern belle Blanche Dubois (Vivien Leigh) visits her sister, Stella (Kim Hunter), in New Orleans and is confronted by her sister's brute of a husband, Stanley (Marlon Brando). The results are tragic in this Tennessee Williams story of the Old South losing out to the contemporary world. Stanley's plea: "Stella! Hey, Stella!" Vivien Leigh carried away a Best Actress Oscar for her performance, as did Kim Hunter and Karl Malden for their supporting roles. Other nominations included Best Picture, Actor (Marlon Brando), and Director.
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1951 Best Supporting Actress
Kim Hunter for "A Streetcar Named Desire"
1951 A Streetcar Named Desire Drama N/R, 125 Minutes Director: Elia Kazan Starring: Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden, Rudy Bond, Nick Dennis, Peg Hillias, Richard Garrick, Mickey Kuhn, Marietta Canty Southern belle Blanche Dubois (Vivien Leigh) visits her sister, Stella (Kim Hunter), in New Orleans and is confronted by her sister's brute of a husband, Stanley (Marlon Brando). The results are tragic in this Tennessee Williams story of the Old South losing out to the contemporary world. Stanley's plea: "Stella! Hey, Stella!" Vivien Leigh carried away a Best Actress Oscar for her performance, as did Kim Hunter and Karl Malden for their supporting roles. Other nominations included Best Picture, Actor (Marlon Brando), and Director.
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Oscar's awarded in 1952 |
1952 Best Picture
The Greatest Show on Earth
1953 From Here to Eternity Drama / Romance N/R, 118 Minutes Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, Philip Ober, Jack Warden, Mickey Shaughnessy, Harry Bellaver This is the story about Karen Holmes (Deborah Kerr) and the men she encounters while looking for a break from her loneliness as an Army wife. From the quiet Hawaiian nights to the earth-shaking December 7th bombing of Pearl Harbor, this story's characters are pawns in the hands of fate. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra), and Supporting Actress (Donna Reed). It was also nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actress (Kerr) and two for Best Actor (Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift).
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1952 Best Director
John Ford for "The Quiet Man"
1952 The Quiet Man Drama / Comedy / Romance N/R, 129 Minutes Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, Victor McLaglen, Mildred Natwick, Francis Ford, Arthur Shields, Mae Marsh, Eileen Crowe American ex-boxer Sean Thornton (John Wayne) returns to his mother's village in Ireland. Once there, he falls in love with Mary Kate (Maureen O'Hara) and must win her over from her family. John Ford won his fourth Best Director Academy Award for this film. An Oscar was also received for Best Cinematography along with five other nominations, including Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Victor McLaglen).
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1952 Best Actor
Gary Cooper for "High Noon"
1952 High Noon  Western / Thriller N/R, 84 Minutes Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Lloyd Bridges, Lon Chaney Jr., Thomas Mitchell, Katy Jurado, Otto Kruger, Harry Morgan, Ian MacDonald, Lee Van Cleef Gary Cooper won the Academy Award for his portrayal of the Marshal who, despite his Quaker bride's (Grace Kelly) objections, bravely faces an avenging murderer. Oscars were also awarded for Best Song: "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin')," Musical Score, and Film Editing. Nominations were also received for Best Picture, Director, and Writing.
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1952 Best Actress
Shirley Booth for "Come Back, Little Sheba"
1952 Come Back, Little Sheba Drama N/R, 99 Minutes Director: Daniel Mann Starring: Burt Lancaster, Shirley Booth, Terry Moore, Richard Jaeckel, Philip Ober, Lisa Golm, Walter Kelley, Edwin Max, William Haade, Virginia Mullen Slovenly housewife Lola (Shirley Booth) copes with alcoholic husband Doc's (Burt Lancaster) crisis involving their boarder (Terry Moore). Shirley Booth won a Best Actress Oscar for her fine performance, and Terry Moore was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
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1952 Best Supporting Actor
Anthony Quinn for "Viva Zapata!"
1952 Viva Zapata! Drama N/R, 112 Minutes Director: Elia Kazan Starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn, Joseph Wiseman, Mildred Dunnock, Arnold Moss, Frank Silvera, Margo, Alan Reed, Lou Gilbert During the Mexican Revolution Emiliano Zapata (Marlon Brando) came down from the hills and rose to the presidency of his country. Once in office, he was confronted with the ease of corruption. Anthony Quinn carried away an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and Marlon Brando was nominated for Best Actor.
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1952 Best Supporting Actress
Gloria Grahame for "The Bad and the Beautiful"
1952 The Bad and the Beautiful Drama / Romance N/R, 118 Minutes Director: Vincente Minnelli Starring: Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Gloria Grahame, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, Walter Pidgeon, Elaine Stewart, Gilbert Roland, Leo G. Carroll, Vanessa Brown This story is told from the perspectives of actress Gloria Lorrison (Lana Turner), writer James Lee Bartlow (Dick Powell), and director Fred Amiel (Barry Sullivan) who go to a movie studio to listen to a pitch from producer Jonathan Shields (Kirk Douglas) whose studio is troubled financially. Shields wants them to work on a new project, but all three have had bad experiences in the past with Shields that will make them think twice about signing with him. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress (Gloria Grahame for her role as Rosemary Bartlow), and Kirk Douglas received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
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Oscar's awarded in 1953 |
1953 Best Picture
From Here to Eternity
1953 From Here to Eternity Drama / Romance N/R, 118 Minutes Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, Philip Ober, Jack Warden, Mickey Shaughnessy, Harry Bellaver This is the story about Karen Holmes (Deborah Kerr) and the men she encounters while looking for a break from her loneliness as an Army wife. From the quiet Hawaiian nights to the earth-shaking December 7th bombing of Pearl Harbor, this story's characters are pawns in the hands of fate. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra), and Supporting Actress (Donna Reed). It was also nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actress (Kerr) and two for Best Actor (Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift).
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1953 Best Director
Fred ZinneMann for "From Here to Eternity"
1953 From Here to Eternity Drama / Romance N/R, 118 Minutes Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, Philip Ober, Jack Warden, Mickey Shaughnessy, Harry Bellaver This is the story about Karen Holmes (Deborah Kerr) and the men she encounters while looking for a break from her loneliness as an Army wife. From the quiet Hawaiian nights to the earth-shaking December 7th bombing of Pearl Harbor, this story's characters are pawns in the hands of fate. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra), and Supporting Actress (Donna Reed). It was also nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actress (Kerr) and two for Best Actor (Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift).
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1953 Best Actor
William Holden for "Stalag 17"
1953 Stalag 17 Drama N/R, 120 Minutes Director: Billy Wilder Starring: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss, Harvey Lembeck, Richard Erdman, Peter Graves, Neville Brand, Sig Ruman, Peter Baldwin William Holden captured the Oscar for his portrayal of Sefton, a P.O.W., suspected of collaborating with his Nazi captors. Intrigue continues throughout as clues are dropped that lead to the identity of the real informer. Oscar nominations were received for Best Supporting Actor (Robert Strauss) and Director.
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1953 Best Actress
Audrey Hepburn for "Roman Holiday"
1953 Roman Holiday Comedy N/R, 119 Minutes Director: William Wyler Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams, Laura Solari, Margaret Rawlings, Tullio Carminati, Paolo Carlini, Claudio Ermelli This is a delightful tale about Princess Anne (Audrey Hepburn) who runs away, meets American newsman Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), and they fall in love. Alas, the truth is that she must go back to her real life of royal duties. Audrey Hepburn captured the Best Actress Oscar for her role in this film. In addition to two other Oscars, the film also received seven nominations including Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Eddie Albert), and Director (William Wyler).
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1953 Best Supporting Actor
Frank Sinatra for "From Here to Eternity"
1953 From Here to Eternity Drama / Romance N/R, 118 Minutes Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, Philip Ober, Jack Warden, Mickey Shaughnessy, Harry Bellaver This is the story about Karen Holmes (Deborah Kerr) and the men she encounters while looking for a break from her loneliness as an Army wife. From the quiet Hawaiian nights to the earth-shaking December 7th bombing of Pearl Harbor, this story's characters are pawns in the hands of fate. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra), and Supporting Actress (Donna Reed). It was also nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actress (Kerr) and two for Best Actor (Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift).
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1953 Best Supporting Actress
Donna Reed for "From Here to Eternity"
1953 From Here to Eternity Drama / Romance N/R, 118 Minutes Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, Philip Ober, Jack Warden, Mickey Shaughnessy, Harry Bellaver This is the story about Karen Holmes (Deborah Kerr) and the men she encounters while looking for a break from her loneliness as an Army wife. From the quiet Hawaiian nights to the earth-shaking December 7th bombing of Pearl Harbor, this story's characters are pawns in the hands of fate. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra), and Supporting Actress (Donna Reed). It was also nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actress (Kerr) and two for Best Actor (Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift).
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Oscar's awarded in 1954 |
1954 Best Picture
On the Waterfront
1954 On the Waterfront Drama / Romance N/R, 108 Minutes Director: Elia Kazan Starring: Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Leif Erickson, Rudy Bond, James Westerfield, Barry Macollum It takes courage to testify against union racketeering, and that is what dockworker Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) must face. His girlfriend Edie (Eva Marie Saint) and priest, Father Barry (Karl Malden), help Terry come to terms with his conscience. This film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Actor (Marlon Brando), and Supporting Actress (Eva Marie Saint). Rod Steiger, Lee J. Cobb, and Karl Malden were all nominated for Oscars.
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