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The 17th Academy Awards were held on March 15, 1945 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, honoring the films of 1944. This was the first time the complete awards ceremony was broadcast nationally, on the Blue Network (later ABC Radio ). Bob Hope hosted the 70-minute broadcast, which included film clips that required explanation for the radio audience.
Feb 5, 2014 · Donald’s Crime – Walt Disney. Jasper and the Beanstalk – George Pal. Life with Feathers – Eddie Selzer. Mighty Mouse in Gypsy Life – Paul Terry. The Poet and Peasant – Walter Lantz. Quiet Please! – Frederick Quimby. Rippling Romance – Screen Gems.
The Academy Award for Best Art Direction recognizes achievement in art direction on a film. From 1940 through 1956 and again from 1959-1966, it was divided into two categories Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) and Best Art Direction (Color). It changed to its current name, Best Production Design, in 2012 for the 85th Academy Awards. This change resulted from the Art Director's branch of the Academy being renamed the Designer's branch. Since 1947, the award is shared with the Set Decorator(s).
John Cromwell and Bob Hope shared the hosting duties when the 17th Annual Academy Awards were handed out at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Thursday, March 15, 1945. It turned out to be the last year for plaster Oscars as in just a few short months World War II would be over.
1945 Oscars 17th Academy AwardsThe 17th Academy Awards unfolded on March 15, 1945Venue: Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CaliforniaHosts: John Cromwell and the return of Bob HopeEligibility Year: Films of 1944Major Wins:Going My Way dominated by winning Best PictureBing Crosby snagged Best Actor for the same filmIngrid Bergman was honored as Best Actress for GaslightDirecting… Read More
Days of Wine and Roses -- Art Direction: Joseph Wright; Set Decoration: George James Hopkins. The Longest Day -- Art Direction: Ted Haworth, Leon Barsacq, Vincent Korda; Set Decoration: Gabriel Bechir. Period of Adjustment -- Art Direction: George W. Davis, Edward Carfagno; Set Decoration: Henry Grace, Dick Pefferle.