1951 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1951, covering the most prestigious honors in filmmaking. Browse major ceremonies like the Oscars, Golden Globes, Cannes, and BAFTAs – with detailed info on winners, nominees, categories, and memorable red carpet moments.
The 23rd Academy Awards was held on Thursday, March 29, 1951 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1950. The ceremony featured memorable wins for José Ferrer in 'Cyrano de Bergerac' and Judy Holliday in 'Born Yesterday', along with outstanding achievements in supporting roles, art direction, and writing. It also presented an Honorary Award to Louis B. Mayer and celebrated the technical excellence of 'All about Eve' across multiple categories.
Total movies nominated
8
Total movies awarded
7
The 4th Directors Guild of America Awards honored the outstanding directorial achievements in film for the year 1951. Presented in 1952, the event celebrated excellence in directing within the Feature Film category, with one winner and several notable nominees.
Total movies nominated
5
Total movies awarded
1
The Golden Globe Awards, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, honor excellence in film and television. The 8th Golden Globe Awards celebrated the best in film for 1950 and were held on February 28, 1951, in Ciro's nightclub on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California at 8433 Sunset Boulevard.
Total movies nominated
3
Total movies awarded
1
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