1958 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 30th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 26, 1958, at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, was a night of glamour and historic moments
Hosted by the charismatic Bob Hope, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1957
The evening's biggest winner was 'The Bridge on the River Kwai,' which swept seven awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean
Joanne Woodward's portrayal in 'The Three Faces of Eve' earned her the Best Actress award, while Alec Guinness took home Best Actor for 'The Bridge on the River Kwai.' In a groundbreaking moment, Miyoshi Umeki became the first Asian performer to win an acting Oscar for her supporting role in 'Sayonara.' The ceremony reflected the changing cultural landscape of the late 1950s, with films addressing complex social issues gaining recognition alongside traditional Hollywood fare.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1958, during the 30th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 26/03/1958 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1958:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1958?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1958?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1958?
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Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1958?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1958?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Joanne Woodward won Best Actress for "The Three Faces of Eve," her first nomination and win. She famously quipped, "I'm truly, truly happy that I don't have to put four different acceptance speeches in my pocket."
- "The Bridge on the River Kwai" dominated the ceremony, winning seven awards including Best Picture, Best Director for David Lean, and Best Actor for Alec Guinness.
- Miyoshi Umeki became the first Asian performer to win an acting Oscar, taking home Best Supporting Actress for "Sayonara."
- Red Buttons won Best Supporting Actor for "Sayonara," his first nomination and win, delivering an emotional speech where he thanked his parents and his wife.
- The ceremony was hosted by Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, David Niven, Jack Lemmon, Rosalind Russell, and James Stewart, rotating throughout the night.
- "All the Way," from the film "The Joker Is Wild," won Best Original Song. It was performed by Frank Sinatra in the film and became one of his signature songs.
- Walt Disney won his last competitive Oscar for Best Short Subject (Cartoon) for "Birds Anonymous," bringing his total to a record-setting 32 Academy Awards.
- The ceremony was held at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, marking the last time it would be held at this venue before moving to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium the following year.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1958 Academy Awards?
Bob Hope hosted the 30th Academy Awards ceremony in 1958. This was his ninth time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1958 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises at the 1958 Oscars was Joanne Woodward winning Best Actress for 'The Three Faces of Eve' over favorites Deborah Kerr and Lana Turner. Another surprise was 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' winning seven awards, including Best Picture, despite strong competition from '12 Angry Men' and 'Witness for the Prosecution'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1958 Academy Awards?
Unfortunately, detailed records of specific speeches from the 1958 Academy Awards are not readily available. The ceremony was not televised in its entirety, and full transcripts or recordings of speeches from that year are scarce. However, it's likely that David Lean's acceptance speech for Best Director for 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' was notable, given the film's success that night.
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