Alec Guinness Wins Best Actor: 1958 Oscars

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10 жыл бұрын

Alec Guinness winning the Oscar® for Best Actor for "The Bridge on the River Kwai" at the 30th Academy Awards® in 1958. Presented by Cary Grant, accepted by Jean Simmons and hosted by Bob Hope.

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@jackspry9736 Жыл бұрын

RIP Sir Alec Guinness (April 2, 1914 - August 5, 2000), aged 86 And RIP Jean Simmons (January 31, 1929 - January 22, 2010), aged 80 You both will always be remembered as legends.

@DropkickNation 6 жыл бұрын

Cary Grant and Alec Guinness. Two of my favorites!

@thenewmodfather 10 жыл бұрын

Alec Guinness was just one of the greats

@henridelagardere264 2 жыл бұрын

Spartacus (1960) + Young Bess (1953) - Jean Simmons & Charles Laughton Guys and Dolls (1955) + Désirée (1954) - Jean Simmons & Marlon Brando This Could Be the Night (1957) - Jean Simmons & Anthony Franciosa The Grass Is Greener (1960) - Jean Simmons & Cary Grant Great Expectations (1946) - Jean Simmons & Alec Guinness With the exception of Anthony Quinn and Bob Hope, Jean Simmons, the epitome of demure and enchanting beauty, starred with them all. A wonderful moment in time. Thank you for sharing!

@AstralPixie 4 жыл бұрын

Tow of my favorites: Bob Hope and Cary Grant. Lovely English gentlemen.

@anneroy4560 5 жыл бұрын

Cary Grant ... with what elegant ease he moved ... not hard to look at either ... slight swoon here ...

@gatewayski1 10 жыл бұрын

Nice speech from Miss Jean Simmons, another great actress!

@RipperFromYT 3 жыл бұрын

Very few people know she went on to be the bassist in the rock band KISS.

@pastarizzoto 2 ай бұрын

@@RipperFromYT went from Jean to Gene and became a man 😂

@freebornjohn2687 2 жыл бұрын

Bob Hope, Cary Grant, Alec Guinness and Jean Simmons - the Brits were out in force that night.

@MacIntoshMann 2 жыл бұрын

it’s a shame “sweet smell of success” was so overlooked at the time of its release. what lancaster and curtis pull off in that movie is sensational. both should have been nominated, easily.

@supermariofan03 Жыл бұрын

But if Burt was nominated that year…we wouldn’t have gotten that little song and dance with him and Kirk.

@RiccardoVolterra 3 жыл бұрын

So delightful was Jane Simmons!

@TheTerryE 10 жыл бұрын

Class acts all around. I don't think Jean Simmons ever got the recognition she deserved for so many wonderful performances on film although she did win an Emmy for The Thorn Birds many years later.

@antonioacevedo5200 Жыл бұрын

I've been in love with Jean Simmons since "The Robe".

@almanook3005 3 жыл бұрын

Charles Laughton was repeatedly offered the role of the colonel in "Bridge on the River Kwai", and he just kept turning it down. Finally they settled on Alec Guinness. Years later, Laughton was asked why he turned down the role that won the Oscar for Guinness, and he replied that he just didn't understand the part; but when he saw Alec Guinness as the colonel, he finally understood it. Alec Guinness was quoted as saying Laughton's words meant more to him than winning the Oscar!

@petermargie Жыл бұрын

Laughton didn’t get the part because he was uninsurable to film in Ceylon.....due to his physical condition...

@11gugugaga11 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad a lot of the scenes for bridge on the river kwai was shot in Sri Lanka particularly over a river called Kelani in the Kithulgala area, in my ancestral home province of Sabaragamuwa. It introduced me to the actor Sir Alec Guinness whose portrayal of diverse characters is truely memorable, including that of Obi-Wan Kenobi

@sorenthefilmbrony 6 жыл бұрын

Henry Fonda should've been nominated for 12 Angry Men.

@sargondp69 4 жыл бұрын

@Der Frosch-Prinz Aus Bayern Both these facts make me so angry!

@rekuzaaan 3 жыл бұрын

@@sargondp69 It was not a TV movie. The 1997 version of it was.

@MM22333 3 жыл бұрын

How very true. Every actor in that room brought something to that film which made it incredible. My favourite would be Joseph Sweeney. The look he gave when he was challenged and asked " what would you know about being lonely " . And if it hadn't been for his character the vote could well have remained 11 - 1. Yes, a truly marvelous film.

@heywoodjablome7535 3 жыл бұрын

And Kirk Douglas for Paths of Glory

@willardsteele4857 3 жыл бұрын

@@heywoodjablome7535 yes! Good call. I do think LJ Cobb would’ve been a good nominee.

@youfuckingsuck3000 3 жыл бұрын

All three were born in the UK.

@mrafeht 2 жыл бұрын

Bob Hope, Cary Grant, Alec Guinness and Jean Simmons all born in the UK

@emergencyteds 6 жыл бұрын

When Hollywood had "stars".

@Sshooter444 3 жыл бұрын

you dont like the "activists"?

@fritzler87 10 жыл бұрын

Alec Guiness = Genuine Class #TheSimpsons

@dp5707 2 жыл бұрын

When the Oscars actually had class!

@JasonKucherawy 7 ай бұрын

Bob Hope punched people in the face but had the decency to do so backstage, and after they won their award.

@lw8546 5 жыл бұрын

A great legendary actor. I loved Alec Guinness in the movie musical Oliver! 1968. He Played Fagin Very Well! May Alec Guinness, and Jack Wild who played The Artful Dodger, REST IN PEACE!

@jwpaulson2360 5 жыл бұрын

Um ... Ron Moody played Fagin (and won an Oscar, as I recall.)

@idanwillenchik3050 5 жыл бұрын

@@jwpaulson2360 Ron Moody was nominated for an Oscar but lost to Cliff Robertson who won for Charly.

@zarabada6125 4 жыл бұрын

@L W, you are getting your decades mixed up. Alec played Fagin in 1948's Oliver Twist and not 1968's Oliver! It was a controversial portrayal as the director chose to use prosthetics and make-up that made Alec look like the original illustrations of Fagin in Dicken's book but also played on Jewish stereotypes. Coming so soon after the holocaust triggered protests at some screenings.

@whiteskystudios3261 Жыл бұрын

Obi wan Kenobi

@petercroft1901 3 жыл бұрын

Jean simmons was a real English rose

@russellcampbell9198 3 жыл бұрын

When giants walked among us. And angels like Jean.

@RB-pf6dz 3 жыл бұрын

Cary Grant is the best!

@lorrainepurmort4283 6 жыл бұрын

A brilliant performance

@adarkerlight 9 жыл бұрын

2:33 bridge ON the river kwai :)

@strelnikoff1632 Жыл бұрын

To our current generation, here's how you accept an award (even as a substitute) with class and charm

@Juliaflo 6 жыл бұрын

In my humble opinion, Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope was the BEST host of the Academy Awards.

@AstralPixie 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he was both an insider and not afraid to crack jokes about folks. But it was "inside the family" type humor.

@Arthur_McGowan 4 жыл бұрын

I think he made one of the very best jokes at the Oscars. Something along these lines: "Tonight is Oscars night, or, as it's known at our house--Passover."

@Chechula1000 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@marbury2403 3 жыл бұрын

No.

@howardchambers9679 2 жыл бұрын

Ricky Gervais should do them now. Just once, for a laugh.

@Dennisanyone- 10 жыл бұрын

Well deserved oscar for alec. I believe alec was working too just like ingrid regarding why they couldnt attend.

@allanmiller4972 Жыл бұрын

ms. simmons not only closely resembles vivien leigh...but as well sounds like her! a truly gifted & most UNDERappreciated thesp. in domestic cinema!!

@jeanfleetwood1971 4 жыл бұрын

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN LOVE WITH JEAN SIMMONS !!!!!

@antonioacevedo5200 Жыл бұрын

Though not a violent man, I'd fight you for Jean.

@MapleSyrupPoet 2 жыл бұрын

"May the Force, be with you all" 💂‍♂️💂‍♀️

@peterd788 3 жыл бұрын

The winner and all 3 presenters were born in England.

@johnedwards6318 10 жыл бұрын

IN ORDER: #1 Alec Guinness for The Bridge On The River Kwai (UK), #2 Andy Griffith for A Face In The Crowd, #3 Charles Laughton for Witness For The Prosecution, #4 Kirk Douglas for Paths Of Glory, #5 Toshiro Mifune for Throne Of Blood (Japan), #6 Tony Curtis for Sweet Smell Of Success, #7 Henry Fonda for The Tin Star, #8 Anthony Perkins for The Tin Star, #9 Burt Lancaster for Sweet Smell Of Success, #10 James Stewart for The Spirit Of St. Louis, #11 Anthony Quinn for Wild Is The Wind.

@jeffreysuggs2799 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, Mr.Laughton in 'Witness For The Prosecution' tops every lawyer/ barrister ever played on film

@DeeNice681 6 жыл бұрын

I agree that Andy Griffith should have been nominated for 'A Face In The Crowd. Also Lancaster and Curtis too. Though I would have put Curtis in the Best Supporting category, just so he could win!

@simonfarrell6585 7 жыл бұрын

Aaah gean Simmons! I'm SPARTACUS

@elchoya8770 5 жыл бұрын

cary grant was the original choice of shears that William holden brilliantly played.

@jfq7223 3 жыл бұрын

I've read that Grant was considered too urbane to be believable in the jungle.

@janethu9169 4 жыл бұрын

Bob Hope. Alec Guinness. Cary Grant. Marlon Brando. Tony Queen. Jean Simmons......

@Pinkielover 3 жыл бұрын

history,,, soon we will be to. live it up while u can

@robertoreyes6888 6 жыл бұрын

hola amigos ... alguien pueda tradudicir esta premiacion ... 2018... gracias ....

@Jesuslovesusalways 2 жыл бұрын

I would have most definitely kissed Cary if I walked on stage!

@moonglow1311 3 жыл бұрын

William Holden should have won the award for best actor for Bridge on the River Kwai

@thomsboys77 Жыл бұрын

He was only in the film for like 10 minutes

@slymandrake 11 ай бұрын

@@thomsboys77 Anthony Hopkins got it for his 16 minutes in 'Silence of the Lambs', so I reckon it should be allowed.

@pablorentani2179 3 жыл бұрын

The force is strong with this one

@richardconner15 6 жыл бұрын

ALEC GUINESS DID NOT CARE FOR THESE TROPHIES.WHEN HE WAS ASKED WHAT WAS HIS MOST MEMORABLE ROLE HE SAID, NONE OF THEM. AN ACTOR NEVER CONSIDERS HIS PAST WORK AS NOTEWORTHY.ALL THAT MATTERS IS THE NEXT CHALLENGE/ROLE.

@halwarner3326 5 жыл бұрын

She went on to form Kiss.

@AdnanKhan-ty2sl 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@MrImiller07 10 жыл бұрын

I think that Alec Guinness is outstanding, however, I am in agreement that the Academy committed a tremendous oversight in not nominating Andy Griffith for his portrayal of Lonesome Rhodes in Kazan's "A Face In The Crowd"; extraordinary work in a prescient film. I also believe that Lancaster and Curtis should have been recognized for "Sweet Smell Of Success". I think that the Commercial failure of both contributed to the absence of nominations. "Paths Of Glory" wasn't acknowledged either.

@JamesHarris-hl2bm 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Griffin was excellent in A Face In The Crowd.

@jeffreysuggs2799 2 жыл бұрын

That'll do it... MOST of the time

@slyasleep Жыл бұрын

That was a walkover for Guinness.

@kirkbowyer3249 4 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS AMERICA

@drstrangelove6558 8 жыл бұрын

Actually most of the nominees here where in supperning performances, not lead. Mr. Gunnies rolewas more supporting to Mr. Holdens, Laughton was supporting to Power, and Francosa was supporting too Murray!

@kevinwilson3609 3 жыл бұрын

Not Laughton...the whole movie was really about him

@justclosing 8 жыл бұрын

4 Britons in Hollywood...Jean Simmons, Bob Hope, Cary Grant and Alec Guiness

@neelabhraroy4238 6 жыл бұрын

Bob Hope was not a Brit

@neelabhraroy4238 5 жыл бұрын

@The Krynoid Man But his nationality was American

@v-town1980 5 жыл бұрын

Neelabhra Roy it was British first.

@sauldominguez6263 5 жыл бұрын

That's right Bob Hope was first English. Later American Nationality. So long. Equal Cary Grant (Archibald Leach-real name). So long

@anneroy4560 5 жыл бұрын

@@neelabhraroy4238 North or South American?

@kevinbraden798 3 жыл бұрын

Gene Simmons from KISS!!!!.....wait a minute.....

@Cunninghamily 2 жыл бұрын

1:43

@lynnturman8157 8 жыл бұрын

Sooooo Vivien Leighish....

@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET 7 жыл бұрын

Lynn Turman yes studied and a bit pretentious

@pix046 7 жыл бұрын

no pretty and stacked

@lynnturman8157 7 жыл бұрын

LOL

@mariaw.4780 3 жыл бұрын

Soooo, Alec Guinness was a brunette in a ballgown?

@ilikebasketball5788 Жыл бұрын

Did vertigo not exist

@moviemonk1000 10 жыл бұрын

Andy Griffith was scary good as Lonesome Rhodes... Pat Neal almost matches him This film gets better with each viewing

@DanceySteveYNWA 3 жыл бұрын

She looks a bit like Catherine Zeta Jones

@ionasculuigi8153 5 жыл бұрын

_sir allec guiness is saint obi_wan_kenobi brother of saint catholic padre pio and saint orthodox nicolaus_klaus_ __archaicxn lord

@notnek202 3 жыл бұрын

Cary never won an Oscar was he ever nominated ?

@renegaderunner332 6 жыл бұрын

Odd collection of performances that year.

@v-town1980 5 жыл бұрын

Back when Hollywood had talent and class, and actors/actresses didn't use the awards as a soapbox for their political b.s. agenda.

@oxfordye 4 жыл бұрын

Although, they were talking about contemporary Russia at the beginning of the video. You mean they didn't express political agendas you disagree with?

@kevinwilson3609 3 жыл бұрын

Yes because meryl Streep cate Blanchett etc have no class

@brandoncollins1225 3 жыл бұрын

They were LITERALLY making fun of the Republican red scare and blacklist bullshit at the beginning, but because you're ignorant of history you spout off like you know what the fuck you're talking about. Hollywood has ALWAYS been liberal. Creative people by their nature have empathy; something that conservatism by ITS very nature lacks. Educate yourself or don't. No one gives a shit here.

@jeffreysuggs2799 2 жыл бұрын

'Back when's me arse! Ask any of those actors & they, especially Mr Laughton, would enjoy the freedom of today as opposed to the restrictions of yesterday

@jeffreysuggs2799 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinwilson3609 You don't really believe what you posted here, then you'd be dumber than you sound, you just want to debate someone, right?