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Best Actor winner for The African Queen, with presenter Claire Trevor. Vivien Leigh. Accepting her Best Actress award for A Streetcar Named Desire from Harry Cohn in London, England. View More Memorable Moments.
Feb 5, 2014 · To Merian C. Cooper for his many innovations and contributions to the art of motion pictures. To Harold Lloyd, master comedian and good citizen. To Bob Hope for his contribution to the laughter of the world, his service to the motion picture industry, and his devotion to the American premise.
Several things seemed certain on the night of Thursday, March 20, 1952. Danny Kaye would host, Marlon Brando would be named Best Actor, and either A Streetcar Named Desire or A Place in the Sun would be named Best Picture.
The Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay is the Academy Award (also known as an Oscar) for the best screenplay not based upon previously published material. It was created in 1940 as a separate writing award from the Academy Award for Best Story .
Feb 5, 2014 · HONORARY AWARD. To Gene Kelly in appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film. IRVING G. THALBERG MEMORIAL AWARD. Arthur Freed. SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL AWARD (Class II)
A Streetcar Named Desire became the first film to win three awards for acting (Vivien Leigh for Best Actress, Karl Malden for Best Supporting Actor, and Kim Hunter for Best Supporting Actress). In February 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting presidents to two terms, was ratified.
The 24th Academy Awards were held on March 20, 1952, honoring the films of 1951. The ceremony was hosted by Danny Kaye . An American in Paris and A Place in the Sun each received six Oscars, splitting Best Picture and Best Director , respectively.
