FILM ACADEMY AWARD
Premier 1954 Title To “ Wages Of Fear ” (Rec. 9 p m.) LONDON, February 14. The British Film Academy’s premier award for the best film from any source in 1954 was given to the FrenchItalian production “Wages of Fear.” The award for the best foreign actor went to the American, Marlon Brando, for his performance in the Hollywood film, "On the Waterfront.” Cornell Borchers was judged the best foreign actress for her performance in the British film, “The Divided Heart,” whose other star, Yvonne Mitchell, took the award for the best British actress. The British film, “The Young Lovers,” got the award for the best screen play. The male Oscar for the best British actor went to Kenneth More, who starred in “Doctor in the House.’ ’ The award for the best British film went to “Hobson’s Choice,” starring Charles Laughton and John Mills. David Kossoff, who starred in “The Young Lovers” took the award for the most promising newcomer to films.
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Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27584, 15 February 1955, Page 13
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