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The Best Years of Our Lives was a massive commercial success, not only becoming the highest-grossing film of 1946 but the entire 1940s decade. It opened to the public at the Astor Theatre in New York City on November 22, 1947, and grossed $52,236 in its first week.
Three other Best Picture winners of the 1940s had wartime themes: "Casablanca" (1943), "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) and "Gentleman’s Agreement" (1947).
A list of American films released in 1946. The Best Years of Our Lives won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. A. Title Director Cast Genre Notes Abie's Irish Rose:
Harold John Avery Russell [1] [2] (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was an American World War II veteran. After losing his hands during his military service, Russell was cast in the epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) William Wyler’s film about three veterans coming home at the end of the war still has a huge emotional kick. They’re from different classes and backgrounds ...
The best picture Oscar has marked the epitome of the award-show season for 95 years — where only one film comes out on top. ... "The Best Years of Our Lives" 1946 - "The Lost Weekend" 1945 ...
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.. The Best Years of Our Lives won seven of its eight nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and both male acting Oscars.
Best Film: The Best Years of Our Lives; Best Actor: Laurence Olivier - Henry V; Best Actress: Celia Johnson - Brief Encounter; Best Director: William Wyler - The Best Years of Our Lives; Best Foreign Language Film: Open City (Roma, città aperta) • Italy