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Why Helen Hayes wasn't nominated for an Oscar in this?

posted 8 years ago by lasttimeisaw
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She would be a shoo-in to win a supporting actress trophy, and she totally overshadows everyone else here!

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[–] Percivalx 8 years ago

Hayes was terrific! She definitely deserved a nomination! But I think no one could overshadow Bergman.

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[–] rudeboymurray (3241) 4 years ago

The studio apparently submitted her as a lead - back then voters did not choose for themselves where to place an actor. Obviously, while she is terrific in the role, she would have no shot in lead for such a relatively brief role.

Marie Windsor in The Killing would be my personal pick for Best Supporting Actress of 1956, but Hayes is a strong contender.