The 28th Academy Awards 1956
The 28th Academy Awards was held on Wednesday, March 21, 1956 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1955. The ceremony featured memorable moments including the Opening of the Oscars with host Jerry Lewis and celebrated outstanding achievements in acting, directing, technical, and creative categories.
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Total movie nominations
10
Total movie wins
4
Total people nominations
12
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Crime
Most Nominations
Betsy Blair
All Actor Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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All Art Direction (Black-and-White) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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All Art Direction (Color) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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All Cinematography (Black-and-White) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Cinematography (Color) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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WINNER
To Catch a Thief
Nominees
All Costume Design (Color) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Directing Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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WINNER
Marty
Nominees
All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Music (Song) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Best Motion Picture Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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WINNER
Marty
Nominees
All Sound Recording Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Writing (Motion Picture Story) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Writing (Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – The 28th Academy Awards 1956
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WINNER
Marty
Nominees
All Winners and Nominees – Full The 28th Academy Awards Awards 1956 Category Breakdown
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The 28th Academy Awards - Actor
The 28th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
The 28th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
The 28th Academy Awards - Art Direction (Black-and-White)
The 28th Academy Awards - Art Direction (Color)
The 28th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Black-and-White)
NOMINEES
Blackboard JungleThe 28th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Color)
WINNER
To Catch a ThiefNOMINEES
Guys and DollsThe 28th Academy Awards - Costume Design (Color)
NOMINEES
Guys and DollsThe 28th Academy Awards - Directing
The 28th Academy Awards - Film Editing
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Blackboard JungleThe 28th Academy Awards - Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
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The Man with the Golden ArmThe 28th Academy Awards - Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
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Daddy Long LegsThe 28th Academy Awards - Music (Song)
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Daddy Long LegsThe 28th Academy Awards - Best Motion Picture
WINNER
MartyNOMINEES
Mister RobertsThe 28th Academy Awards - Sound Recording
NOMINEES
Mister RobertsThe 28th Academy Awards - Writing (Motion Picture Story)
NOMINEES
Rebel Without a CauseThe 28th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay)
