OSCARS

Dorothy Dandridge became the first African-American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Judy Garland couldn't attend the ceremony because she was giving birth to her third child and only son, Joey Luft. Even though she did not win the Academy Award she always stated that Joey was the best "Academy Award" she ever received that night.

For their contributions to the advancement of the motion picture industry.

For the development of the Renovare Process which has made possible the restoration of the Library of Congress Paper Film Collection.

For her unforgettable screen performances. Greta Garbo was not present at the ceremony. Nancy Kelly accepted the award on her behalf.

For his unique talents, his service to the Academy, the motion picture industry, and the American people.

For developing a method of producing and exhibiting motion pictures known as VistaVision.

Not awarded.

For a portable remote control device for process projectors.

For the design and development of a direct reading brightness meter.

For an electronic sound printing comparison device.

For an improved limiting amplifier as applied to sound level comparison devices.

For the design and development of a cathode ray magnetic sound track viewer.

For the design of a magnetic sound editing machine.

For the design of a variable multiple-band equalizer.

For the practical application of a variable focal length attachment to motion picture projector lenses.

For the development of a hand portable, electric, dry oil-fog machine.