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1952 Film Awards Season

Discover the full movie awards season from $1952, 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 24th Academy Awards

March 20, 1952

The 24th Academy Awards

The 24th Academy Awards took place on Thursday, March 20, 1952 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1951. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in costume design, music, and directing with memorable wins for 'A Place in the Sun' and 'An American in Paris'. Notable moments included Humphrey Bogart’s Best Actor win for The African Queen and Vivien Leigh’s Best Actress acceptance for A Streetcar Named Desire in London.

Total movies nominated

9

Total movies awarded

18

5th British Academy Film Awards

February 1, 1952

5th British Academy Film Awards

The 5th British Academy Film Awards, retroactively known as the British Academy Film Awards, were presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in 1952 to honour the best films of 1951. La Ronde won the award for Best Film.

Total movies nominated

3

Total movies awarded

2

5th Directors Guild of America Awards

March 1, 1953

5th Directors Guild of America Awards

The 5th Directors Guild of America Awards recognized the outstanding directorial achievements in film for the year 1952. Presented in 1953, the ceremony showcased excellence in directing with a winner and multiple nominations in the Feature Film category.

Total movies nominated

10

Total movies awarded

1

9th Golden Globe Awards

February 21, 1952

9th Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Awards are presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to honor excellence in film and television. The 9th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film for 1951 and were held on February 21, 1952, at Ciro's nightclub located at 8433 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California.

Total movies nominated

6

Total movies awarded

6

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