The Oscar Quest: Best Picture – 1947

1947 is one of the most boring years in the history of the Oscars. It’s so weak. But, they made a solid (and bold) choice, so that makes up for it.

Gentleman’s Agreement wins Best Picture, Best Director for Elia Kazan (talked about here) and Best Supporting Actress for Celeste Holm (talked about here). Best Actor was Ronald Colman for A Double Life (talked about here), a veteran Oscar if there ever was one (though he did do a good job). Best Actress was Loretta Young for The Farmer’s Daughter (talked about here), one of the greatest upsets in the history of the Oscars (and a terrible decision to boot). And Best Supporting Actor was Edmund Gwenn for Miracle on 34th Street (talked about here), which — he played Santa Claus. Obviously.

See what I mean? It’s a boring year. Gentleman’s Agreement is a great film, but it’s not a very sexy choice. And none of the acting winners is particularly memorable. I mean, Gwenn is good, but otherwise — no one really remembers anything. It’s just a boring year, 1947.

BEST PICTURE – 1947

And the nominees were…

The Bishop’s Wife (RKO Radio)

Crossfire (RKO Radio)

Gentleman’s Agreement (20^th Century Fox)

Great Expectations (Rank-Cineguild, U-I)

Miracle on 34^th Street (20^th Century Fox) (more…)

June 14, 2012 | Categories: Movies, Oscars, The Oscar Quest | Tags: 1947, Best Picture, Oscar, Oscar Quest, Oscars, The Oscar Quest | Leave a comment