The 29th Academy Awards 1957
The 29th Academy Awards was held on Wednesday, March 27, 1957 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1956. The ceremony celebrated a range of cinematic achievements with memorable performances, including Yul Brynner’s win for Best Actor and the triumph of Around the World in 80 Days as Best Picture. This historic event remains a significant milestone in film history with its diverse and groundbreaking winners.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
13
Total movie wins
6
Total people nominations
18
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Biography
Most Nominations
Nancy Kelly
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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Art Direction (Color)
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Cinematography (Black-and-White)
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Nominees
Cinematography (Color)
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Costume Design (Color)
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Directing
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Film Editing
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WINNER
Around the World in 80 Days
Nominees
Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
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WINNER
Around the World in 80 Days
Nominees
Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
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WINNER
The King and I
Nominees
Music (Song)
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Best Motion Picture
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Sound Recording
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Special Effects
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Nominees
Writing (Screenplay—Adapted)
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Writing (Screenplay—Original)
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Nominees
All winners and nominees
Actor
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress
Actress in a Supporting Role
Art Direction (Color)
Cinematography (Black-and-White)
NOMINEES
Baby DollCinematography (Color)
WINNER
Around the World in 80 DaysNOMINEES
The King and ICostume Design (Color)
Directing
Film Editing
WINNER
Around the World in 80 DaysNOMINEES
GiantMusic (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
WINNER
Around the World in 80 DaysNOMINEES
GiantMusic (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
WINNER
The King and INOMINEES
High SocietyMusic (Song)
Best Motion Picture
Sound Recording
WINNER
The King and ISpecial Effects
NOMINEES
Forbidden PlanetWriting (Screenplay—Adapted)
Writing (Screenplay—Original)
NOMINEES
Julie
