The 34th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1961, were held on April 9, 1962 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. They were hosted by Bob Hope; this was the seventh time Hope hosted the Oscars. For the first time in Oscar history, the show lasted longer than two hours. 1
News and recap
The most memorable event of the night was when Stan Berman, a New York City cabdriver, awarded Bob Hope a homemade Oscar after he had slipped through security and made his way to the stage.2 Among the many dresses worn that night, Joan Crawford wore a spaghetti strap gown with jewels she had worn at an earlier appearance at the Oscars.3 Shirley Jones wore a strapless gown covered by ornate fabric.4 Shirley Knight's gown used a sheer overlay to create the illusion of two layers of fabric. 5 Debbie Reynolds's black and white gown was inspired by an envelope.6
Notable quotes
- "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm the world's greatest gatecrasher, and I just came here to present Bob Hope with his 1938 trophy." -- Stan Berman, a Brooklyn cabdriver.
- "We'll give it to him." -- Shelley Winters, in response to Berman. She had been onstage awarding the Academy Award for Best Cinematography with Vince Edwards.
- "Who needs Price Waterhouse? All we need is a doorman" -- Bob Hope, about the incident. 7
Major winners
This is a breakdown of only major winners. For a complete list of nominees and winners, see: 34th Academy Awards nominees and winners.
Feature films
Directing
- Achievement in Directing: Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins for West Side Story
Acting
Writing
Breakdown
Awards Won/Nominations
References
- ^ "As the years roll by, the Oscars run longer".
- ^ "Oscars 2003 - 75 Days of Oscar - 1962".
- ^ "Red Carpet Retro Fashion Gallery".
- ^ "Red Carpet Retro Fashion Gallery".
- ^ "Red Carpet Retro Fashion Gallery".
- ^ "Red Carpet Retro Fashion Gallery".
- ^ "Oscar Night Gaffes".
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