The 20th Academy Awards 1948
The 20th Academy Awards were held on Saturday, March 20, 1948 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, honoring films released in 1947. Highlights included Loretta Young winning Best Actress for The Farmer's Daughter, Gentleman's Agreement taking home Best Picture, and special recognition for technical achievements in art direction, cinematography, and special effects. The ceremony also featured memorable moments such as a Special Award for Song of the South and notable supporting performances.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
10
Total movie wins
5
Total people nominations
7
Total people wins
3
Most Nominations
The Snake Pit
Most Wins
Hamlet
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Mystery
Most Nominations
Anatole Litvak
Actor
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Nominees
Actor in a Supporting Role
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Actress
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Nominees
Art Direction (Black-and-White)
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Cinematography (Black-and-White)
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WINNER
The Naked City
Nominees
Costume Design (Black-and-White)
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Directing
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Film Editing
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WINNER
The Naked City
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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Nominees
Best Motion Picture
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Sound Recording
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Writing (Motion Picture Story)
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Nominees
Writing (Screenplay)
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All winners and nominees
Actor
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress
Art Direction (Black-and-White)
WINNER
HamletCinematography (Black-and-White)
WINNER
The Naked CityNOMINEES
A Foreign AffairCostume Design (Black-and-White)
WINNER
HamletDirecting
Film Editing
WINNER
The Naked CityNOMINEES
Red RiverMusic (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
NOMINEES
HamletMusic (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
NOMINEES
Romance on the High SeasMusic (Song)
NOMINEES
Romance on the High SeasBest Motion Picture
Sound Recording
WINNER
The Bishop's WifeWriting (Motion Picture Story)
NOMINEES
The Naked CityWriting (Screenplay)
