20th Annual Academy Awards Coverage (1948)

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  • Date of Ceremony: Saturday, March 20, 1948
  • For films released in: 1947
  • Location: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
  • Host(s): Agnes Moorehead and Dick Powell
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The 20th Academy Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, March 20, 1948. The big night was to be hosted by actors Agnes Moorehead and Dick Powell, marking the first time that a woman had co-hosted.

The Gregory Peck vehicle, Gentleman’s Agreement, led the nominations with eight.

Heading into the ceremony, the following film(s) had five or more nominations:

  • Gentleman's Agreement: 8
  • The Bishop's Wife: 5
  • Great Expectations: 5
  • Crossfire: 5
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