Special Awards and Closing: 1954 Oscars
Charles Brackett and Tyrone Power present special awards at the 26th Academy Awards: to Pete Smith for his witty and pungent observations on the American scene in his series of “Pete Smith Specialties;” to 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation in recognition of their imagination, showmanship and foresight in introducing the revolutionary process known as CinemaScope (accepted by Darryl Zanuck); to Joseph I. Breen for his conscientious, open-minded and dignified management of the Motion Picture Production Code;
to Bell and Howell Company for their pioneering and basic achievements in the advancement of the motion picture industry. The Irving G. Thalberg Award is presented to George Stevens, and Scientific & Technical Awards are given. Hosted by Donald O’Connor. Watch more of the 1954 Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDOAREEaQ6BpUhcsgN7kIJpu
