The 29th Academy Awards 1957
The 29th Academy Awards was held on Wednesday, March 27, 1957 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1956. The ceremony celebrated a range of cinematic achievements with memorable performances, including Yul Brynner’s win for Best Actor and the triumph of Around the World in 80 Days as Best Picture. This historic event remains a significant milestone in film history with its diverse and groundbreaking winners.
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Total movie nominations
13
Total movie wins
6
Total people nominations
18
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Biography
Most Nominations
Nancy Kelly
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Nominees
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WINNER
Around the World in 80 Days
Nominees
All Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) Winners and Nominees – The 29th Academy Awards 1957
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WINNER
Around the World in 80 Days
Nominees
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WINNER
The King and I
Nominees
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All Best Motion Picture Winners and Nominees – The 29th Academy Awards 1957
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Nominees
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Nominees
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The 29th Academy Awards - Actor
The 29th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
The 29th Academy Awards - Actress
The 29th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
The 29th Academy Awards - Art Direction (Color)
The 29th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Black-and-White)
NOMINEES
Baby DollThe 29th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Color)
WINNER
Around the World in 80 DaysNOMINEES
The King and IThe 29th Academy Awards - Costume Design (Color)
The 29th Academy Awards - Directing
The 29th Academy Awards - Film Editing
WINNER
Around the World in 80 DaysNOMINEES
GiantThe 29th Academy Awards - Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
WINNER
Around the World in 80 DaysNOMINEES
GiantThe 29th Academy Awards - Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
WINNER
The King and INOMINEES
High SocietyThe 29th Academy Awards - Music (Song)
The 29th Academy Awards - Best Motion Picture
The 29th Academy Awards - Sound Recording
WINNER
The King and IThe 29th Academy Awards - Special Effects
NOMINEES
Forbidden PlanetThe 29th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay—Adapted)
The 29th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay—Original)
NOMINEES
Julie
