The 17th Academy Awards 1945
The 17th Academy Awards were held on March 15, 1945 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, honoring the best films of 1944. The ceremony celebrated excellence in filmmaking with awards across a wide range of categories – from acting and directing to technical achievements. Notable winners included Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, and Leo McCarey.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
6
Total movie wins
2
Total people nominations
11
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Music
Most Nominations
Billy Wilder
Actor
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Actor in a Supporting Role
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Actress
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Actress in a Supporting Role
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Nominees
Art Direction (Black-and-White)
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Cinematography (Black-and-White)
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Nominees
Cinematography (Color)
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Nominees
Directing
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WINNER
Going My Way
Nominees
Film Editing
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Nominees
Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
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Nominees
Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
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Nominees
Music (Song)
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WINNER
Going My Way
Nominees
Best Motion Picture
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WINNER
Going My Way
Nominees
Sound Recording
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Nominees
Writing (Original Motion Picture Story)
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WINNER
Going My Way
Nominees
Writing (Original Screenplay)
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Nominees
Writing (Screenplay)
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All winners and nominees
Actor
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress
Actress in a Supporting Role
Art Direction (Black-and-White)
WINNER
GaslightCinematography (Black-and-White)
Cinematography (Color)
NOMINEES
Meet Me in St. LouisDirecting
Film Editing
NOMINEES
Going My WayMusic (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
NOMINEES
Double IndemnityMusic (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
NOMINEES
Meet Me in St. LouisMusic (Song)
WINNER
Going My WayNOMINEES
Meet Me in St. LouisBest Motion Picture
Sound Recording
NOMINEES
Double IndemnityWriting (Original Motion Picture Story)
NOMINEES
LifeboatWriting (Original Screenplay)
Writing (Screenplay)
