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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 1947
(1947) Unrated 
The actual Kris Kringle is hired as Santa Claus for the Macy's Thanksgiving parade but finds difficulty in proving himself to the cynical parade sponsor. When the boss's daughter also refuses to acknowledge Kringle, he goes to extraordinary lengths to convince her. Holiday classic equal to "It's a Wonderful Life," ... more
The actual Kris Kringle is hired as Santa Claus for the Macy's Thanksgiving parade but finds difficulty in proving himself to the cynical parade sponsor. When the boss's daughter also refuses to acknowledge Kringle, he goes to extraordinary lengths to convince her. Holiday classic equal to "It's a Wonderful Life," ... more
(1947) Unrated
Two shoeshine boys struggling to survive in post-war Italy become involved in the black market and are eventually caught and imprisoned. Prison scenes detail the sense of abandonment and tragedy that destroys their friendship. A rich, sad achievement in neo-realistic drama. In Italian with English subtitles.
Two shoeshine boys struggling to survive in post-war Italy become involved in the black market and are eventually caught and imprisoned. Prison scenes detail the sense of abandonment and tragedy that destroys their friendship. A rich, sad achievement in neo-realistic drama. In Italian with English subtitles.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Richard Widmark for Kiss of DeathCharles Bickford for The Farmer's DaughterRobert Ryan for Crossfire
Achievement in Sound
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Achievement in film editing
Best Original screenplay
Best Picture of the year
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Gregory Peck for Gentleman's AgreementWilliam Powell for Life with FatherJohn Garfield for Body and Soul
Achievement in Art Direction (Color)
Achievement in Art Direction (Black & White)
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
Best Story
Original Dramatic Score
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
George Cukor for A Double LifeDavid Lean for Great ExpectationsHenry Koster for The Bishop's WifeEdward Dmytryk for Crossfire
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Ethel Barrymore for The Paradine CaseMarjorie Main for Egg and IAnne Revere for Gentleman's AgreementGloria Grahame for Crossfire
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