19th Academy Awards
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The 19th Academy Awards were held on March 13, 1947, honoring the films of 1946. The top awards portion of the ceremony was hosted by Jack Benny.
Samuel Goldwyn; Best Picture winner
William Wyler; Best Director winner
Fredric March; Best Actor winner
Olivia de Havilland; Best Actress winner
The Best Years of Our Lives
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The Best Years of Our Lives is a 1946 American drama film directed by William Wyler and starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Harold Russell. The film is about three United States servicemen re-adjusting to societal changes and civilian life after coming home from World War II. The three men come from different services with different ranks that do not correspond with their civilian social class backgrounds.
Theatrical release poster
Standing (left to right): Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright; seated at piano: Hoagy Carmichael
Director Wyler and cinematographer Toland used deep focus to keep Fred visible in the far background of the frame.