 Publicity still for And Then There Were None 1945 movie. Barry Fitzgerald. Image by Unknown authorUnknown author, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
The Blue Grass GentlemenThe 17th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 1945, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, recognizing films released in 1944. Notable for being the first ceremony broadcast nationally, it featured Bob Hope as host and honored "Going My Way," which won seven awards, including Best Picture. Barry Fitzgerald made history with dual nominations for acting in the same role, winning Best Supporting Actor, while Bing Crosby secured Best Actor. Other notable winners included Ingrid Bergman for Best Actress and Ethel Barrymore for Best Supporting Actress. (Source: Wikipedia)
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