1947 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 19th Academy Awards, held on March 13, 1947, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, celebrated the cinematic achievements of 1946
Hosted by Jack Benny, the ceremony marked a return to glamour in post-World War II America
"The Best Years of Our Lives," a poignant drama about veterans readjusting to civilian life, dominated the evening, winning seven awards including Best Picture
Fredric March and Harold Russell's wins for the film highlighted the nation's focus on returning soldiers
Olivia de Havilland's Best Actress win for "To Each His Own" solidified her status as a Hollywood icon
The ceremony also saw the first competitive Oscar awarded to a black performer, with James Baskett receiving an Honorary Award for his role in "Song of the South." This historic event reflected both the progress and ongoing challenges in American society during the late 1940s.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1947, during the 19th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 13/03/1947 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 5 categories honoring the films released in 1947:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1947?
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Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1947?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1947?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1947?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Harold Russell, a non-professional actor and World War II veteran who lost both hands in the war, won Best Supporting Actor for "The Best Years of Our Lives." He also received an honorary Oscar, making him the only person to receive two Academy Awards for the same role.
- "The Best Years of Our Lives" dominated the ceremony, winning seven awards including Best Picture, Best Director (William Wyler), and Best Actor (Fredric March).
- Olivia de Havilland won her first Best Actress Oscar for her role in "To Each His Own," beating her sister Joan Fontaine who was also nominated that year.
- Anne Baxter won Best Supporting Actress for "The Razor's Edge," delivering a memorable acceptance speech where she thanked "the many people who have helped me up this steep and beautiful mountain."
- The ceremony was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, marking a change from the previous year's venue at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
- This was the first year that the Academy Awards were broadcast on radio nationwide.
- The honorary award given to Harold Russell had the inscription: "For bringing hope and courage to his fellow veterans through his appearance in 'The Best Years of Our Lives.'"
- James Baskett received an honorary Academy Award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in Disney's "Song of the South," becoming the first African American male to receive an Oscar.
- Laurence Olivier's "Henry V" received four nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor, which was notable as it was the first non-American film to be so extensively recognized by the Academy.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1947 Academy Awards?
Jack Benny hosted the 19th Academy Awards ceremony in 1947. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1947 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was Harold Russell winning two Oscars for the same role in 'The Best Years of Our Lives'. He won Best Supporting Actor and an honorary award for bringing hope and courage to his fellow veterans. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1947 Academy Awards?
Unfortunately, detailed records of speeches from the 1947 Academy Awards are not readily available. The ceremony was not televised, and transcripts of speeches were not typically kept at that time. As a result, there are no widely known 'memorable' speeches from this particular ceremony that can be confidently cited.
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