1st Directors Guild of America Awards 1948
The 1st Directors Guild of America Awards celebrated the pioneering directorial achievements in film for the year 1948. Presented in 1949, the event honored exceptional directing in the Feature Film category, featuring one winner and several notable nominees.
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Total movie nominations
2
Total movie wins
0
Total people nominations
2
Total people wins
0
Most Nominations
The Snake Pit
Most recognized genres
Drama
Western
Mystery
Most Nominations
Anatole Litvak
All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 1st Directors Guild of America Awards 1948
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Nominees
All Winners and Nominees – Full 1st Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1948 Category Breakdown
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1st Directors Guild of America Awards - Feature Film