1957 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 29th Academy Awards, held on March 27, 1957, at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, marked a significant moment in film history
Hosted by the charismatic Jerry Lewis alongside Celeste Holm and Joseph L
Mankiewicz, the ceremony celebrated the cinematic achievements of 1956
The epic historical drama 'Around the World in 80 Days' emerged as the big winner, taking home five Oscars, including Best Picture
Yul Brynner's commanding performance in 'The King and I' earned him Best Actor, while Ingrid Bergman's role in 'Anastasia' secured her second Best Actress win
The awards took place against the backdrop of the Cold War and the civil rights movement, reflecting the complex social and political landscape of the time
This ceremony also marked the first time the Foreign Language Film category became a competitive award, signaling Hollywood's growing recognition of international cinema.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1957, during the 29th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 27/03/1957 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 5 categories honoring the films released in 1957:
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Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1957?
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Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1957?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1957?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Ingrid Bergman won Best Actress for "Anastasia," marking her comeback after a seven-year Hollywood exile due to a scandalous affair.
- Yul Brynner won Best Actor for "The King and I," delivering a brief but memorable acceptance speech: "I hope this is not a mistake."
- "Around the World in 80 Days" surprisingly won Best Picture, beating out strong contenders like "The King and I" and "Giant."
- Dorothy Malone won Best Supporting Actress for "Written on the Wind," famously rushing to the stage and exclaiming, "My goodness, I'm so excited I could cry!"
- Anthony Quinn won Best Supporting Actor for "Lust for Life," his second Oscar win in three years.
- The ceremony was hosted by Jerry Lewis, Celeste Holm, and Joseph L. Mankiewicz, marking the first time the Awards had multiple hosts.
- "The Silent World," a documentary by Jacques Cousteau, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, helping to popularize underwater filmmaking.
- The song "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" from Alfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much" won Best Original Song.
- This was the first year that the Foreign Language Film category became a competitive award, with Federico Fellini's "La Strada" winning.
- John Wayne presented the Best Picture award, adding star power to the ceremony's finale.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1957 Academy Awards?
Jerry Lewis hosted the 29th Academy Awards ceremony in 1957. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1957 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Around the World in 80 Days' winning Best Picture over more critically acclaimed films like 'The King and I' and 'Giant'. Another surprise was the relatively unknown Anthony Quinn winning Best Supporting Actor for 'Lust for Life' over favorites like Robert Stack and Anthony Perkins. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1957 Academy Awards?
Unfortunately, there are no widely remembered or notably memorable speeches from the 1957 Academy Awards that have been preserved in popular culture or historical records. The ceremony was not televised in its entirety, which may contribute to the lack of preserved memorable moments from the speeches.
What happened in 1957?
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