NationMaster - Encyclopedia: 27th Academy Awards

Date: 30 March Host: Bob Hope; Thelma Ritter (New York City) Location: RKO Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, California, USA NBC Century Theatre, New York, USA Image File history File links On_The_Waterfront. ...

The Best Picture winner (of producer Sam Spiegel), director Elia Kazan's semi-documentary, expose, and thriller, On The Waterfront (with twelve nominations and eight wins) matched two other films with eight wins - but they each had thirteen nominations:

The low-budget, black and white Best Picture was filmed entirely on location in Hoboken and told the gritty story of New York dock workers, brutality, corruption, and embroilment with a gangster union boss. It provided an expose of union racketeering while showcasing the murder of an innocent longshoreman. Kazan and screenwriter Budd Schulberg justified their own naming of names (blacklisting-testimony against alleged Communists) as friendly witnesses before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in the early 50s with the film's story of an heroic longshoreman informant Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) who stood alone and turned witness against the corrupt and intimidating union bosses and became a marked 'pigeon'. The film marked a comeback for Brando, who hadn't won a Best Actor Oscar - yet.

Winners

Best Picture

On The Waterfront - Sam Spiegel, producer On the Waterfront is an American 1954 film about mob violence and corruption among longshoremen, and became a standard of its kind. ... Sam Spiegel (11 November 1901 - 31 December 1985) was a successful independent film producer. ...

Direction

Elia Kazan Elia Kazan (September 7, 1909 â€“ September 28, 2003) was an American film and theatre director and producer. ... On the Waterfront is an American 1954 film about mob violence and corruption among longshoremen, and became a standard of its kind. ...

Acting

Marlon Brando, Jr. ... Marie Saint in North by Northwest. ... On the Waterfront is an American 1954 film about mob violence and corruption among longshoremen, and became a standard of its kind. ... The Barefoot Contessa is a 1954 film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Edmond OBrien. ... Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 - September 14, 1982) was an Oscar-winning American film actress who, as a result of marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19, 1956, became Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco. ... The Country Girl is a 1915 silent film, starring Florence La Badie a 1954 film, which tells the story of a has-been singer/actor who is given one last chance to star in a musical, only to have his alcoholism hinder his chances. ...

Writing

On the Waterfront is an American 1954 film about mob violence and corruption among longshoremen, and became a standard of its kind. ... Picture of writer Budd Schulberg (born March 27, 1914 in New York City, New York) is an American screenwriter and novelist. ... Broken Lance is a 1954 film with Katy Jurado. ... Philip Yordan (April 1, 1914 - March 24, 2003) was a popular and talented screenwriter of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. ... The Country Girl is a 1915 silent film, starring Florence La Badie a 1954 film, which tells the story of a has-been singer/actor who is given one last chance to star in a musical, only to have his alcoholism hinder his chances. ... George Seaton (April 17, 1911 - July 28, 1979) was an American playwright, film director and producer. ...

Honorary Oscars

To compensate for the fact that screen legend Greta Garbo had never received a competitive Best Actress Oscar, she was belatedly presented with a special Honorary statue "for her unforgettable screen performances" - thirteen years after her retirement from her last film, Two-Faced Woman. [Garbo had four career nominations for exceptional definitive roles including Anna Christie (1929-30) and Romance (1929-30), Camille (1936) and Ninotchka (1939).]

Another Honorary Award was presented to the versatile, red-haired comic Danny Kaye, for "his unique talents, his service to the Academy, the motion picture industry, and the American people." He never even received a nomination throughout his entire film career, that was marked by such great films as Wonder Man (1945), The Kid From Brooklyn (1946), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), Knock on Wood (1954), and The Court Jester (1956).

Academy Awards ceremonies

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Best Picture: Broadway Melody Nominees: Alibi Hollywood Revue of 1929 In Old Arizona The Patriot Best Actor in a leading role:Warren Baxter - In Old Arizona Nominees: Chester Morris Alibi Lewis Stone The Patriot George Bancroft Thunderbolt Paul Muni The Valiant ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... 1931/32 (5th)Italic text ACTOR Wallace Beery -- The Champ {Champ} [NOTE: A tie. ... The 6th Academy Awards were held on March 16, 1934 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. ... The 25th Academy Awards, the first televised one, honoring the best movies of 1952, was held on March 19, 1953, from the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif and the NBC International Theatre, New York, N.Y. Best Motion Picture The Greatest Show on Earth Best Actor Gary Cooper, High Noon... Date: 25 March Host: Donald OConnor; Fredric March (New York City) Location: RKO Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, California, USA NBC Century Theatre, New York, USA Notes: The second national telecast draws an estimated 43,000,000 viewers. ... Date: 5 April Host: Bob Hope Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, USA Notes: For the first time, the Academy presents an award in the field of makeup. ... The Sound of Music (DVD cover) Date: 18 April Host: Bob Hope Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, USA Notes: The ceremony is telecasted in color for the first time. ... Date: 10 April Host: Bob Hope Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, USA Notes: The ceremony is postponed from Monday, 8th, because of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. ... The 41st Academy Awards were presented April 14, 1969 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 42nd Academy Awards were presented April 7, 1970 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 43rd Academy Awards were presented April 15, 1971 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 44th Academy Awards were presented April 10, 1972 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 45th Academy Awards were presented March 27, 1973 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 46th Academy Awards were presented April 2, 1974 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 47th Academy Awards were presented April 8, 1975 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 48th Academy Awards were presented March 29, 1976 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 49th Academy Awards were presented March 28, 1977 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 50th Academy Awards were held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on April 3, 1978. ... The 51st Academy Awards were presented April 9, 1979 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 52nd Academy Awards were presented April 14, 1980 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 52nd Academy Awards were presented March 31, 1980 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 54th Academy Awards were presented March 29, 1982 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 55th Academy Awards were presented April 11, 1983 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 56th Academy Awards were presented April 9, 1984 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... The 57th Academy Awards were presented March 25, 1985 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... 76th Academy Awards Sunday, February 29, 2004 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California Hosts Preshow: Show: Alan Alda, Jane Fonda, Robin Williams Crew Producer: Stanley Donen Supervising Producer: Director: Marty Pasetta Duration Network // Winners See also 58th Academy Awards nominees Feature Films Directing Acting Writing Music Technical... The Awards were hosted on March 30th, 1987 by Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn and Paul Hogan. ... 60th Academy Awards Hosts Preshow: Show: Crew Producer: Director: Duration Network The 60th Academy Awards were presented April 29, 1989 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles. ... The 61st Academy Awards were presented April 29, 1989 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles. ... 62nd Academy Awards Hosts Preshow: Show: Crew Producer: Director: Duration Network The 62nd Academy Awards were presented March 26, 1990 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... 63rd Academy Awards Hosts Preshow: Show: Crew Producer: Director: Duration Network The 63rd Academy Awards were presented March 25, 1991 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles. ... 64th Academy Awards Hosts Preshow: Show: Crew Producer: Director: Duration Network The 64th Academy Awards were presented March 30, 1992 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... 65th Academy Awards Hosts Preshow: Show: Crew Producer: Director: Duration Network The 65th Academy Awards were presented March 29, 1993 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... 66th Academy Awards Hosts Preshow: Show: Crew Producer: Director: Duration Network The 66th Academy Awards were presented March 21, 1994 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... 67th Academy Awards Hosts Preshow: Show:David Letterman Crew Producer:Gilbert Cates Director:Jeff Margolis Duration 3 hours, 35 minutes The 67th Academy Awards, honoring the best movies of 1994, were held on March 27, 1995, in Hollywood, California. ... 68th Academy Awards Monday, March 25, 1996 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California Host Whoopi Goldberg Crew Producer: Gil Cates Director: Louis J. Horvitz Duration X hours, XX minutes The 68th Academy Awards was held on March 25, 1996 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles... 69th Academy Awards® Monday, March 24, 1997 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California Host Billy Crystal Crew Producer: Gil Cates Director: Louis J. Horvitz Duration X hours, XX minutes The 69th Academy Awards® were dominated by movies produced by independent studios, financed outside of mainstream Hollywood, leading to... 70th Academy Awards Monday, March 23, 1998 at the Shrine Auditorium in Hollywood Host Show: Billy Crystal Crew Producer: Gil Cates Director: Louis J. Horvitz Duration 3 hours, 41 minutes The 70th Academy Awards were noted for their high ratings and the 11 wins racked up by the Best Picture... 71st Academy Awards® Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Los Angeles County Music Center in Los Angeles, California Host Show: Whoopi Goldberg Pre-Show: Geena Davis Crew Producer: Gil Cates Duration 4 hours, 2 minutes The 71st Academy Awards® ceremony took place at Los Angeles County Music Center, and was... The 72nd Academy Awards ceremony took place at Los Angeles County Music Center, and was Billy Crystals seventh time hosting the Awards. ... The 73rd Academy Awards ceremony was the last to take place at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. ... 74th Academy Awards Sunday, March 24, 2002 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California Host Show: Whoopi Goldberg Crew Producer: Laura Ziskin Duration 4 hours, 23 minutes The 74th Academy Awards ceremony was significant for a number of reasons. ... 75th Academy Awards Sunday, March 23, 2003 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California Host Show: Steve Martin Crew Producer: Gil Cates Duration 3 hours, 30 minutes The 75th Academy Awards ceremony was originally intended to be an especially festive celebration of the ceremonys 75th anniversary. ... 76th Academy Awards Sunday, February 29, 2004 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California Hosts Preshow: Billy Bush, Chris Connelly & Maria Menounos Show: Billy Crystal Crew Producer: Joe Roth Supervising Producer: Michael Seligman Director: Lou Horvitz Duration 3 hours, 40 minutes Network ABC The big contenders for the 76th Academy... 77th Academy Awards Sunday, February 27, 2005 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California Hosts Preshow: Billy Bush, Jann Carl, Chris Connelly & Shaun Robinson Show: Chris Rock Crew Producer: Gilbert Cates Director: Louis J. Horvitz Duration 3 hours, 10 minutes The 77th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for... The 78th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 2005, were held on March 5, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. ... The 79th Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the best in film for 2006, is scheduled to be held in March 2007 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. ...