Oscar Nominations: 5

Actress: Irene Dunne

Supporting Actress: Barbara Bel Geddes

Supporting Actress: Ellen Corby

Supporting Actor: Oscar Homolka

Cinematography (b/w): Nicholas Musuraca

At the time, John Chambers’s latex makeup was praised for allowing the actors full range of expressive facial gestures. Chambers won a special Oscar for his simian makeup, which while impressive was excruciatingly uncomfortable for the cast. In fact, Edward G. Robinson had to bow out because of the makeup demands; he was replaced by Maurice Evans.

Oscar Nominations: 2

Director: Pedro Almodovar

Screenplay (Original): Pedro Almodovar

It’s hard to think of another screen version of a Shakespearean play that boasts such a superlative cast, headed by Britain’s three most gifted and accomplished actors, Olivier, John Gielgud, and Ralph Richardson.

Oscar Nominations: 2

Scoring of a Musical Picture; Ray Heindorf and Max Steiner

Sound Recording: Nathan Levinson