The 28th Academy Awards 1956
The 28th Academy Awards was held on Wednesday, March 21, 1956 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1955. The ceremony featured memorable moments including the Opening of the Oscars with host Jerry Lewis and celebrated outstanding achievements in acting, directing, technical, and creative categories.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
10
Total movie wins
4
Total people nominations
12
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Crime
Most Nominations
Betsy Blair
Actor
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Actor in a Supporting Role
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Actress in a Supporting Role
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Art Direction (Black-and-White)
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Art Direction (Color)
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Cinematography (Black-and-White)
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Nominees
Cinematography (Color)
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WINNER
To Catch a Thief
Nominees
Costume Design (Color)
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Nominees
Directing
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WINNER
Marty
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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Nominees
Best Motion Picture
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WINNER
Marty
Nominees
Sound Recording
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Nominees
Writing (Motion Picture Story)
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Nominees
Writing (Screenplay)
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WINNER
Marty
Nominees
All winners and nominees
Actor
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress in a Supporting Role
Art Direction (Black-and-White)
Art Direction (Color)
Cinematography (Black-and-White)
NOMINEES
Blackboard JungleCinematography (Color)
WINNER
To Catch a ThiefNOMINEES
Guys and DollsCostume Design (Color)
NOMINEES
Guys and DollsDirecting
Film Editing
NOMINEES
Blackboard JungleMusic (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
NOMINEES
The Man with the Golden ArmMusic (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
NOMINEES
Daddy Long LegsMusic (Song)
NOMINEES
Daddy Long LegsBest Motion Picture
WINNER
MartyNOMINEES
Mister RobertsSound Recording
NOMINEES
Mister RobertsWriting (Motion Picture Story)
NOMINEES
Rebel Without a CauseWriting (Screenplay)
