The Academy Awards (The Oscars) Season 23 Episode 1 The 23rd Annual Academy Awards

MGM's An American in Paris won big at the 23rd Annual Academy Awards picking up six awards including Best Motion Picture. Humphrey Bogart won the Best Actor award for his role in The African Queen beating out the likes of Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift. While Vivien Leigh (Best Actress), Karl Malden (Best Actor in a Supporting Role), and Kim Hunter (Best Actress in a Supporting Role) all won for their appearance in the Warner Bros. hit A Streetcar Named Desire. The Tom and Jerry Series won yet another Oscar for Short Subjects/Cartoon of the year for the Two Mouseketeers. Dancing and acting legend Gene Kelly received an Honorary Award in appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film.