The 25th Academy Awards 1953
The 25th Academy Awards took place on Thursday, March 19, 1953 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1952. Highlights included Gary Cooper’s Best Actor win in High Noon (accepted by John Wayne) and Shirley Booth’s Best Actress performance in Come Back, Little Sheba, as well as film editing honors for High Noon. The ceremony also featured memorable moments such as Harold Lloyd receiving an Honorary Award and notable achievements in directing, art direction, and writing.
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Total movie nominations
14
Total movie wins
5
Total people nominations
11
Total people wins
4
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Comedy
Most Nominations
Jean Hagen
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Nominees
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Nominees
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WINNER
The Bad and the Beautiful
Nominees
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WINNER
High Noon
Nominees
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WINNER
The Lavender Hill Mob
Nominees
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The 25th Academy Awards - Actor
The 25th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
The 25th Academy Awards - Actress
The 25th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
The 25th Academy Awards - Art Direction (Black-and-White)
WINNER
The Bad and the BeautifulNOMINEES
RashomonThe 25th Academy Awards - Art Direction (Color)
NOMINEES
The Quiet ManThe 25th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Black-and-White)
WINNER
The Bad and the BeautifulThe 25th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Color)
The 25th Academy Awards - Costume Design (Black-and-White)
WINNER
The Bad and the BeautifulThe 25th Academy Awards - Costume Design (Color)
NOMINEES
The Greatest Show on EarthThe 25th Academy Awards - Directing
The 25th Academy Awards - Film Editing
WINNER
High NoonNOMINEES
The Greatest Show on EarthThe 25th Academy Awards - Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
The 25th Academy Awards - Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
NOMINEES
Singin' in the RainThe 25th Academy Awards - Music (Song)
WINNER
High NoonThe 25th Academy Awards - Best Motion Picture
The 25th Academy Awards - Sound Recording
NOMINEES
The Quiet ManThe 25th Academy Awards - Special Effects
NOMINEES
Them!The 25th Academy Awards - Writing (Motion Picture Story)
WINNER
The Greatest Show on EarthThe 25th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay)
The 25th Academy Awards - Writing (Story and Screenplay)
WINNER
The Lavender Hill MobNOMINEES
Pat and Mike
