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Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremonies in the world.
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Pick of the Litter 1945
(1945) 
The heartrending Hollywood masterpiece about alcoholism, depicting a single weekend in the life of struggling writer Don Birnam (Milland), who cannot believe he's addicted until he finally hits bottom. Except for its pat ending, it is an uncompromising, startlingly harsh treatment, with Milland giving one of the industry's bravest lead ... more
The heartrending Hollywood masterpiece about alcoholism, depicting a single weekend in the life of struggling writer Don Birnam (Milland), who cannot believe he's addicted until he finally hits bottom. Except for its pat ending, it is an uncompromising, startlingly harsh treatment, with Milland giving one of the industry's bravest lead ... more
(1945)
Deemed by many to be the greatest and most moving WWII production released during the war. American paratroopers are dropped over Burma where their mission is to destroy a Japanese radar station. The Americans led by Flynn are successful in wiping out the station, but they are spotted and descended ... more
Deemed by many to be the greatest and most moving WWII production released during the war. American paratroopers are dropped over Burma where their mission is to destroy a Japanese radar station. The Americans led by Flynn are successful in wiping out the station, but they are spotted and descended ... more
(1945) Unrated
A man used to working for others is given some land by an uncle and decides to pack up his family and try farming for himself. They find hardships as they struggle to support themselves. A superb, naturalistic celebration of a family's fight to survive amid all the elements. From ... more
A man used to working for others is given some land by an uncle and decides to pack up his family and try farming for himself. They find hardships as they struggle to support themselves. A superb, naturalistic celebration of a family's fight to survive amid all the elements. From ... more
(1945)
The template for episodic horror films, this suspense classic, set in a remote country house, follows the individual nightmares of five houseguests. Redgrave turns in a chillingly convincing performance as a ventriloquist terrorized by a demonic dummy. Not recommended for light-sleepers. Truly spine-tingling.
The template for episodic horror films, this suspense classic, set in a remote country house, follows the individual nightmares of five houseguests. Redgrave turns in a chillingly convincing performance as a ventriloquist terrorized by a demonic dummy. Not recommended for light-sleepers. Truly spine-tingling.
Original Dramatic Score
Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Scoring of a Musical
Best Story
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Angela Lansbury for Picture of Dorian GrayJoan Lorring for The Corn Is GreenEve Arden for Mildred PierceAnn Blyth for Mildred Pierce
Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Achievement in Sound
Achievement in film editing
Best Picture of the year
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Clarence Brown for National VelvetJean Renoir for The SouthernerAlfred Hitchcock for SpellboundLeo McCarey for The Bells of St. Mary's
Best Screenplay
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