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The 29th Annual Academy Awards

  • TV Special
  • 19571957
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"Academy Awards: 29th Annual," Elizabeth Taylor with husband Mike Todd.
  • Comedy
  • Music
Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (from 1940, known as "Oscar"). American film award created in 1929 and traditionally awarded to the makers of cinema (actors, directo... Read allAward of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (from 1940, known as "Oscar"). American film award created in 1929 and traditionally awarded to the makers of cinema (actors, directors, screenwriters and the like) for their achievements each year in the creation of movies... Read allAward of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (from 1940, known as "Oscar"). American film award created in 1929 and traditionally awarded to the makers of cinema (actors, directors, screenwriters and the like) for their achievements each year in the creation of movies.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
96
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  • Directors
    • Bill Bennington
    • Max Miller
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Celeste Holm
    • Buddy Adler
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Bill Bennington
    • Max Miller
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Celeste Holm
    • Buddy Adler
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    • 1Critic review
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  • Photos7

    Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd circa 1957
    Shelley Winters at an event for The 29th Annual Academy Awards (1957)
    Natalie Wood at an event for The 29th Annual Academy Awards (1957)
    Anthony Quinn and Dorothy Malone at an event for The 29th Annual Academy Awards (1957)
    Jerry Lewis with Best Foreign Language Film producer Dino De Laurentiis and director Federico Fellini ("La Strada") at the 29th Academy Awards.
    Eva Marie Saint at an event for The 29th Annual Academy Awards (1957)

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    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host
    Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm
    • Self - Host: New Yorkas Self - Host: New York
    Buddy Adler
    Buddy Adler
    • Self - Winner: Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Awardas Self - Winner: Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Self - Nominee & Presenteras Self - Nominee & Presenter
    Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman
    • Self - Presenter & Winneras Self - Presenter & Winner
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Self - Presenteras Self - Presenter
    Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner
    • Self - Winneras Self - Winner
    Eddie Cantor
    Eddie Cantor
    • Self - Winner: Honorary Awardas Self - Winner: Honorary Award
    Gower Champion
    Gower Champion
    • Self - Presenteras Self - Presenter
    Marge Champion
    Marge Champion
    • Self - Presenteras Self - Presenter
    Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby
    • Self - Performeras Self - Performer
    Dorothy Dandridge
    Dorothy Dandridge
    • Self - Presenter & Performeras Self - Presenter & Performer
    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Self - Nominee & Presenteras Self - Nominee & Presenter
    The Four Aces
    • Themselves - Performersas Themselves - Performers
    Anthony Franciosa
    Anthony Franciosa
    • Self - Audience Memberas Self - Audience Member
    Y. Frank Freeman
    • Self - Winner: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awardas Self - Winner: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
    Janet Gaynor
    Janet Gaynor
    • Self - Presenteras Self - Presenter
    Virginia Gilmore
    Virginia Gilmore
    • Self - Audience Memberas Self - Audience Member
    • Directors
      • Bill Bennington
      • Max Miller
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    • Trivia
      For only the second time since 1937 when Supporting Actor/Actress awards were first given, the top 6 awards of Best Picture, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress and Director went to 6 different movies (the first time this happened was 1953). The six films in 1957 were respectively Around the World in 80 Days (1956), The King and I (1956), Anastasia (1956), Lust for Life (1956), Written on the Wind (1956) and Giant (1956). This will not happen again for 49 years. However, if you extend the list to include writing, and rank Best Screenplay - Original above Best Screenplay - Adaptation (this was the first year the writing awards were so named), then 1957 gives the top 7 awards to 7 different movies (The Red Balloon (1956)) and this certainly is unique.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)
      Written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Paul Francis Webster

      Performed by Tommy Sands

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    8/10
    Final Bi-Coastal Oscars Has Something For Everyone!
    As the 80th Academy Awards rolls around--finally!-- I thought I'd look back at the 29th Oscars for the year 1956. From the pit, Johnny Green conducts a medley of film themes. Academy President George Seaton appears announces the show's theme, a celebration of 50 Years of the Movies. Seaton then intros Jerry Lewis, the host from Hollywood. In his second and final year as host (or as they are referred Master of Ceremonies), Lewis proves just the ticket for a show which temporarily lost Bob Hope when Chrysler gave sponsorship to Oldsmobile. Jerry introduces lovely Celeste Holm who is hosting from NBC theater in NY. This is the last time the Oscars would be a totally bi-coastal show.

    Nominees Mercedes McCambridge & Robert Stack appear rather stiff ("Mr. Stack", "Miss McCambridge") in presenting the technical and Documentary Awards. The winner, in NY, was Jacques Cousteau who was a No-Show. Back in LA, Jerry introduces Gogi Grant who performs "Que Sera, Sera"

    Nominee Mickey Rooney appears to present Short Subjects which leads to the inevitable titters. He muses over his own Mickey McGuire shorts and how wealthy he'd be if there were residuals.

    Nominee Patty McCormack appears and engages in banter with Jerry. She's 10; he's 31! McCormack is the youngest presenter up until that time.

    Celeste Holm brings out Nancy Kelly in NY to present Best Supporting Actor. The surprise winner, in Hollywood, is Anthony Quinn. Jerry enters the audience with a bullhorn for some tired slapstick before the business at hand resumes.

    Later, Liz Taylor appears to dispense of the Costume Design Awards. One of the awards is accepted by Rita Moreno who says a few words a full 5 years before HER Oscar!

    Kirk Douglas, on film from Munich, presents the editing Award while a hilarious Hermoine Gingold accepts an award for the writers of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. "They cannot be here for a variety of reasons. All of them spicy."

    After presenting a Special Effects Award to THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, Jerry approaches presenter Dorothy Dandridge about a 'crisis'. And Dorothy agrees to perform the nominated "Julie" in lieu of the absent Doris Day. Dorothy's performance is masterful. It is the first time a musical number is performed by an African-American female on the Oscars. She was an amazing talent!!

    Jack Lemmon gives the Supporting Actress to Dorothy Malone who goes on at length causing Jack to show her his watch!! Over the years some have speculated that Ms. Malone may have had a few too many drinks. Watching it now, I can safely say that is not true.

    Marge and Gower Champion do a little routine with Marge doing her usual "You're sooo strong" to Gower. Tommy Sands (Remember him??) sings the final song, "Friendly Persuasion" before the Award is given to Livingston & Evans.

    To a round of applause, Anna Magnani appears and divulges Yul Brynner as the winner. "This better not be a mistake because I won't give it back for the world" The excited Yul announces.

    A subdued Ernest Borgnine appears and crowns an absent Ingrid Bergman Best Actress. Cary Grant climbs up and accepts on her behalf. This was the last year all 6 major awards went to six different films. It would not be repeated until the 78th Awards in 2005.

    Finally Janet Gaynor arrives to crown 80 DAYS and Mike Todd the Best Film on 1956.

    High points: Exuberant Winners. Fast-paced show.

    Low points: Too many Oldsmobile commercials!! The show almost seemed like filler for the ads!
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    • Release date
      • March 27, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
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    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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