Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca was nominated for eleven Academy Awards but took home only two at the annual celebration held February 27, 1941. Rebecca won Best Picture, the award going to producer David O. Selznick. It also won Best Cinematography (Black and White) for George Barnes. It was the only Alfred Hitchcock movie to win Best Picture.
Hitchcock was nominated for Best Directing. Laurence Olivier was nominated for Best Actor for his role as Maximilian de Winter. Joan Fontaine was nominated for Best Actress for her portrayal as Mrs.de Winter. Dame Judith Anderson was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role as Mrs. Danvers. She should have won.
Rebecca was nominated for Best Writing (Screenplay), Best Art Direction (Black-and-White), Best Film Editing, Best Special Effects, and Best Music (Original Score).
Walt Disney's Pinocchio was nominated for two Academy Awards and won both: Best Music (Original Score) for Leigh Harline, Paul Smith, and Ned Washington; and Best Music (Song) for When You Wish Upon a Star, music by Leigh Harline, and lyrics Ned Washington.
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