1946 New York Film Critics Circle Awards

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12th New York Film Critics Circle Awards

January 9, 1947
(announced December 30, 1946)


The Best Years of Our Lives

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References

  1. "Goldwyn Film Is 'Best' On N.Y. Critics' List". The Montreal Gazette. 1 January 1947. Retrieved 29 December 2017 via Google News Archive.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)