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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 1950
(1950) Unrated 
Classic war between the sexes cast Tracy and Hepburn as married attorneys on opposite sides of the courtroom in the trial of blonde bombshell Holliday, charged with attempted murder of the lover of her philandering husband. The battle in the courtroom soon takes its toll at home as the couple ... more
Classic war between the sexes cast Tracy and Hepburn as married attorneys on opposite sides of the courtroom in the trial of blonde bombshell Holliday, charged with attempted murder of the lover of her philandering husband. The battle in the courtroom soon takes its toll at home as the couple ... more
(1950)
Edmund Rostand's famous story of a large-nosed yet poetic cavalier, who finds himself too ugly to be loved. He bears the pain of his devotion to Roxanne from afar, and helps the handsome but tongue-tied Christian to romance her. Ferrer became famous for this role, which won him an Oscar. ... more
Edmund Rostand's famous story of a large-nosed yet poetic cavalier, who finds himself too ugly to be loved. He bears the pain of his devotion to Roxanne from afar, and helps the handsome but tongue-tied Christian to romance her. Ferrer became famous for this role, which won him an Oscar. ... more
(1950) Unrated
One of the wittiest (and most cynical) flicks of all time follows aspiring young actress Eve Harrington (Baxter) as she ingratiates herself with a prominent group of theatre people so she can become a Broadway star without the usual years of work. The not-so-innocent babe becomes secretary to aging star ... more
One of the wittiest (and most cynical) flicks of all time follows aspiring young actress Eve Harrington (Baxter) as she ingratiates herself with a prominent group of theatre people so she can become a Broadway star without the usual years of work. The not-so-innocent babe becomes secretary to aging star ... more
(1950) Unrated
An aging criminal emerges from his forced retirement (prison) and assembles a gang for one final heist. A very realistic story line and a superb cast make this one of the best crime films ever made. Highly acclaimed.
An aging criminal emerges from his forced retirement (prison) and assembles a gang for one final heist. A very realistic story line and a superb cast make this one of the best crime films ever made. Highly acclaimed.
Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
Scoring of a Musical
Best Story
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Hope Emerson for CagedCeleste Holm for All About EveThelma Ritter for All About EveNancy Olson for Sunset Boulevard
Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
Achievement in Art Direction (Color)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
James Stewart for HarveyLouis Calhern for The Magnificent YankeeSpencer Tracy for Father of the BrideWilliam Holden for Sunset Boulevard
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Best Story and Screenplay
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Eleanor Parker for CagedAnne Baxter for All About EveBette Davis for All About EveGloria Swanson for Sunset Boulevard
Best Picture of the year
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Jeff Chandler for Broken ArrowSam Jaffe for The Asphalt JungleErich von Stroheim for Sunset Boulevard
Achievement in film editing
Achievement in Costume Design (Black & White)
Achievement in Art Direction (Black & White)
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Carol Reed for The Third ManGeorge Cukor for Born YesterdayJohn Huston for The Asphalt JungleBilly Wilder for Sunset Boulevard
Original Dramatic Score
Achievement in Sound
Achievement in Costume Design (Color)
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