On the Town (film)
1949
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Awards
Golden Globe Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical 1956 · Winner
Golden Globe Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy 1956 · Winner
British Academy of Film & Television Arts Film and British Film 1957 · Nominated
British Academy of Film & Television Arts Foreign Actress 1957 · Nominated
Academy Award Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture) 1956 · Nominated
Academy Award Art Direction (Color) 1956 · Nominated
Academy Award Costume Design (Color) 1956 · Nominated
Academy Award Cinematography (Color) 1956 · Nominated
Guys and Dolls Jump to Academy Awards, USA (4) BAFTA Awards (2) Golden Globes, USA (2) Writers Guild of America, USA (1) Online Film & Television Association (1) 3 wins & 7 nominations
British Academy Film Awards: Best Film from any Source: Guys and Dolls: Nominated Best Foreign Actress: Jean Simmons: Nominated Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Guys and Dolls: Won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Jean Simmons Won Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Written American ...
Edit page. Guys and Dolls: Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. With Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine. In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
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- Comedy, Crime, Musical
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- 1955-12-23
- “Guys and Dolls” was released in 1955. This classic musical film, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, first hit theaters in 1955, captivating audiences with its delightful characters and catchy musical numbers.
- The movie is based on a popular Broadway musical. “Guys and Dolls” is adapted from the successful Tony Award-winning stage musical of the same name, written by Frank Loesser and based on short stories by Damon Runyon.
- Frank Sinatra stars as Nathan Detroit. Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra takes on the role of Nathan Detroit, a charismatic gambler trying to organize a high-stakes craps game in New York City.
- Marlon Brando portrays Sky Masterson. Famed actor Marlon Brando showcases his versatility by playing Sky Masterson, a charming high-roller with a passion for gambling and a heart of gold.
13th Golden Globes Awards (1956) - Movies from 1955. winner Best Picture - Comedy or Musical; winner Best Leading Actress - Comedy or Musical (Jean Simmons) BAFTA 1957: British Academy Film Awards (Movies from 1956) nom. Best Film; nom. Best Foreign Actress (Jean Simmons) Writers Guild Awards (WGA) - Movies from 1955
Synopsis. Musical numbers. Productions. Reception. Film adaptations. Casts of major productions. Awards and honors. Recordings. Notes. References. External links. Guys and Dolls is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
The original Broadway production of "Guys and Doll" opened at the 26th Street Theater on November 24, 1950, ran for 1200 performances and won the 1951 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Musical. Vivian Blaine and Stubby Kaye recreated their stage roles in the movie version.
