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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 1948
(1948) 
Charles Dickens' immortal story of a workhouse orphan who is forced into a life of crime with a gang of pickpockets. The best of many film adaptations, with excellent portrayals by the cast.
Charles Dickens' immortal story of a workhouse orphan who is forced into a life of crime with a gang of pickpockets. The best of many film adaptations, with excellent portrayals by the cast.
(1948)
The classic Hawks epic about a gruelling cattle drive and the battle of wills between father and son. Tom Dunston (Wayne), who owns a sprawling cattle empire, decides to make a difficult trek north, refusing to listen to any advice from his adopted son, Matthew Garth (Clift, in his first ... more
The classic Hawks epic about a gruelling cattle drive and the battle of wills between father and son. Tom Dunston (Wayne), who owns a sprawling cattle empire, decides to make a difficult trek north, refusing to listen to any advice from his adopted son, Matthew Garth (Clift, in his first ... more
(1948)
Splendid adaptation of Shakespeare's dramatic play. Hamlet vows vengeance on the murderer of his father in this tight version of the four hour stage play. Some scenes were cut out, including all of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Beautifully photographed in Denmark. An Olivier triumph. Remade several times.
Splendid adaptation of Shakespeare's dramatic play. Hamlet vows vengeance on the murderer of his father in this tight version of the four hour stage play. Some scenes were cut out, including all of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Beautifully photographed in Denmark. An Olivier triumph. Remade several times.
(1948) Unrated
Fonda is a priest devoted to God and the peasants under his care when he finds himself on the run after religion is outlawed in this nameless South-of-the-border dictatorship. Despite the danger of capture, he continues to minister to his flock. His eventual martyrdom unites the villagers in prayer. Considered ... more
Fonda is a priest devoted to God and the peasants under his care when he finds himself on the run after religion is outlawed in this nameless South-of-the-border dictatorship. Despite the danger of capture, he continues to minister to his flock. His eventual martyrdom unites the villagers in prayer. Considered ... more
(1948) Unrated
A world classic and indisputable masterpiece about an Italian workman who finds a job, only to have the bike he needs for work stolen; he and his son search Rome for it. A simple story that seems to contain the whole of human experience, and the masterpiece of Italian neo-realism. ... more
A world classic and indisputable masterpiece about an Italian workman who finds a job, only to have the bike he needs for work stolen; he and his son search Rome for it. A simple story that seems to contain the whole of human experience, and the masterpiece of Italian neo-realism. ... more
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Laurence Olivier for HamletFred Zinnemann for The SearchAnatole Litvak for The Snake PitJean Negulesco for Johnny Belinda
Achievement in Sound
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Jean Simmons for HamletEllen Corby for I Remember MamaAgnes Moorehead for Johnny BelindaBarbara Bel Geddes for I Remember Mama
Scoring of a Musical
Best Picture of the year
Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Irene Dunne for I Remember MamaBarbara Stanwyck for Sorry, Wrong NumberOlivia de Havilland for The Snake PitIngrid Bergman for Joan of Arc
Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Achievement in Costume Design (Black & White)
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Achievement in film editing
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Clifton Webb for Sitting PrettyMontgomery Clift for The SearchLew Ayres for Johnny Belinda
Original Dramatic Score
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Jose Ferrer for Joan of ArcOscar Homolka for I Remember MamaCharles Bickford for Johnny Belinda
Achievement in Costume Design (Color)
Best Screenplay
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