USA,
1950, 103 min
Directed by:
George CukorCinematography:
Joseph WalkerComposer:
Friedrich HollaenderCast:
Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, Howard St. John, Barbara Brown, Grandon Rhodes, Claire Carleton, William Mays, Charles Cane (more)VOD (3)
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Judy Holliday gives an unforgettable, Oscar-winning performance as Billie Dawn, the dumb blonde girlfriend of corrupt millionaire junkyard tycoon Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford). A man with social ambitions, Harry is embarrassed by Billie's uncouth behaviour and lack of social refinement, so he sends her on on a crash course in culture with young journalist Paul Verrall (William Holden). Billie proves to be an able student in lessons of life and love, whilst also becoming all too aware of her partners crooked business dealings. Emboldened by her new education, she stands up to Harry and his bad ways. (Arrow Academy)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1951 - Judy Holliday (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1951 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1951 - George Cukor (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1951 - Albert Mannheimer (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1951 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
Golden Globes
- 1951 - Judy Holliday (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1951 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1951 - George Cukor (Best Director)
- 1951 - Judy Holliday (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1950 - Judy Holliday (Best Actress)
Venice Film Festival
- 1951 - George Cukor (Golden Lion for Best Film)