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The Oscar (1966) was a Drama Film directed by Russell Rouse and produced by Joseph E. Levine and Clarence Greene.

Academy Awards 1966 --- Ceremony Number 39 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Art DirectionArt Direction: Hal Pereira, Arthur Lonergan; Set Decoration: Robert Benton, James PayneNominated
Best Costume DesignEdith HeadNominated
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And the Oscar for Best Casting goes to… 1939 – 1960

By Carol Martinheira on Mar 27, 2025 From The Old Hollywood Garden

And the Oscar for Best Casting goes to… 1939 – 1960 On March 27, 2025 By CarolIn Uncategorized We are getting a new category at the Oscars next year! Best Casting is simply going to be crazy and honestly, I am here for the drama. And so, because I love t... Read full article


AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Robert Ryan

By Carol Martinheira on Nov 27, 2023 From The Old Hollywood Garden

AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Robert Ryan On November 27, 2023 By CarolIn Uncategorized There are certain faces that you are just always looking forward to seeing on screen. And when it comes to film noir, Robert Ryan is one of those faces. He’s gre... Read full article


AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Val Lewton

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AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Val Lewton On October 20, 2023 By CarolIn Uncategorized Image from TCM It is perhaps no coincidence the Horror Month’s AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO? features the very first person that was never nominated for an Osc... Read full article


AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Harold Adamson

By Carol Martinheira on Sep 27, 2023 From The Old Hollywood Garden

AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Harold Adamson On September 27, 2023 By CarolIn Uncategorized Best Original Song is one of the most interesting categories at the Oscars. In recent years, it seems like a lot of James Bond themes end up winning; in the 90s it... Read full article


AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Deborah Kerr

By Carol Martinheira on Aug 29, 2023 From The Old Hollywood Garden

AND THE OSCAR DOESN’T GO TO… Deborah Kerr On August 29, 2023 By CarolIn Uncategorized Image from Reel Rundown Of all the people who never won an Oscar, Deborah Kerr is one of the most surprising ones. Surely one of the most talented actresses of her gener... Read full article


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Quotes from The Oscar

Trina Yale: Sure, Barney never reveals his clients. If he did he'd be killing the goose that lays his golden rotten eggs.


Kay: Sometimes I get the feeling, Frankie, you ought to be chained up with a ring in your nose.


Kay Bergdahl: Hymie, deep thinker, explain to me the ethical structure of the universe.


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Facts about The Oscar

The Richard Sale novel on which this film is based followed Frank Fane as he systematically ruined the chances of his four fictitious Oscar rivals. In the movie, the other four Best Actor nominees are actual Hollywood stars, "nominated" as Best Actor for fictitious film titles.
James Dunn's final film.
According to the Harlan Ellison documentary "Dreams With Sharp Teeth", he wrote the screenplay with Steve McQueen and 'Peter Falk' in mind to play the leads.
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