14th Golden Globe Awards | |
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Date | February 28, 1957 |
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Best Picture | The King and I |
The 14th Golden Globe Awards , honoring the best in film for 1956 films, were held on February 28, 1957, at the Cocoanut Grove, Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles).
Around the World in 80 Days directed by Michael Anderson
The King and I directed by Walter Lang
Three way tie
Three way tie
Battle Hymn directed by Douglas Sirk
James Dean and Kim Novak [20]
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