Alec Guinness Wins Best Actor: 1958 Oscars
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- 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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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.
Cary Grant and Alec Guinness. Two of my favorites!
Alec Guinness was just one of the greats
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!
Tow of my favorites: Bob Hope and Cary Grant.
Lovely English gentlemen.
Bob Hope, Cary Grant, Alec Guinness and Jean Simmons - the Brits were out in force that night.
Cary Grant ... with what elegant ease he moved ... not hard to look at either ... slight swoon here ...
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!
Laughton didn’t get the part because he was uninsurable to film in Ceylon.....due to his physical condition...
Nice speech from Miss Jean Simmons, another great actress!
Very few people know she went on to be the bassist in the rock band KISS.
@@RipperFromYT went from Jean to Gene and became a man 😂
So delightful was Jane Simmons!
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.
I've been in love with Jean Simmons since "The Robe".
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.
But if Burt was nominated that year…we wouldn’t have gotten that little song and dance with him and Kirk.
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
Bob Hope, Cary Grant, Alec Guinness and Jean Simmons all born in the UK
All three were born in the UK.
Henry Fonda should've been nominated for 12 Angry Men.
@Der Frosch-Prinz Aus Bayern Both these facts make me so angry!
@@sargondp69 It was not a TV movie. The 1997 version of it was.
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.
And Kirk Douglas for Paths of Glory
@@heywoodjablome7535 yes! Good call. I do think LJ Cobb would’ve been a good nominee.
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!
Um ... Ron Moody played Fagin (and won an Oscar, as I recall.)
@@jwpaulson2360 Ron Moody was nominated for an Oscar but lost to Cliff Robertson who won for Charly.
@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.
Obi wan Kenobi
Alec Guiness = Genuine Class
#TheSimpsons
When the Oscars actually had class!
Bob Hope punched people in the face but had the decency to do so backstage, and after they won their award.
Cary Grant is the best!
To our current generation, here's how you accept an award (even as a substitute) with class and charm
In my humble opinion, Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope was the BEST host of the Academy Awards.
Yeah, he was both an insider and not afraid to crack jokes about folks. But it was "inside the family" type humor.
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."
Absolutely
No.
Ricky Gervais should do them now. Just once, for a laugh.
A brilliant performance
Jean simmons was a real English rose
When giants walked among us. And angels like Jean.
When Hollywood had "stars".
you dont like the "activists"?
And segregation/more blatant racism. Things have gotten better
ms. simmons not only closely resembles vivien leigh...but as well sounds like her!
a truly gifted & most UNDERappreciated thesp. in domestic cinema!!
2:33 bridge ON the river kwai :)
Well deserved oscar for alec. I believe alec was working too just like ingrid regarding why they couldnt attend.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN LOVE WITH JEAN SIMMONS !!!!!
Though not a violent man, I'd fight you for Jean.
"May the Force, be with you all" 💂♂️💂♀️
The winner and all 3 presenters were born in England.
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!
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.
I'm sorry, Mr.Laughton in 'Witness For The Prosecution' tops every lawyer/ barrister ever played on film
cary grant was the original choice of shears that William holden brilliantly played.
I've read that Grant was considered too urbane to be believable in the jungle.
Bob Hope. Alec Guinness. Cary Grant. Marlon Brando. Tony Queen. Jean Simmons......
history,,, soon we will be to. live it up while u can
hola amigos ... alguien pueda tradudicir esta premiacion ... 2018... gracias ....
William Holden should have won the award for best actor for Bridge on the River Kwai
He was only in the film for like 10 minutes
@@thomsboys77 Anthony Hopkins got it for his 16 minutes in 'Silence of the Lambs', so I reckon it should be allowed.
I would have most definitely kissed Cary if I walked on stage!
The force is strong with this one
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.
Agreed. Griffin was excellent in A Face In The Crowd.
That'll do it... MOST of the time
Aaah gean Simmons! I'm SPARTACUS
4 Britons in Hollywood...Jean Simmons, Bob Hope, Cary Grant and Alec Guiness
Bob Hope was not a Brit
@The Krynoid Man But his nationality was American
Neelabhra Roy it was British first.
That's right Bob Hope was first English. Later American Nationality. So long. Equal Cary Grant (Archibald Leach-real name). So long
@@neelabhraroy4238 North or South American?
She went on to form Kiss.
lol
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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.
That was a walkover for Guinness.
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!
Not Laughton...the whole movie was really about him
Gene Simmons from KISS!!!!.....wait a minute.....
1:43
Sooooo Vivien Leighish....
Lynn Turman yes studied and a bit pretentious
no pretty and stacked
LOL
_sir allec guiness is saint obi_wan_kenobi brother of saint catholic padre pio and saint orthodox nicolaus_klaus_ __archaicxn lord
She looks a bit like Catherine Zeta Jones
Did vertigo not exist
Andy Griffith was scary good as Lonesome Rhodes...
Pat Neal almost matches him This film gets better with each viewing
Odd collection of performances that year.
Soooo, Alec Guinness was a brunette in a ballgown?
Back when Hollywood had talent and class, and actors/actresses didn't use the awards as a soapbox for their political b.s. agenda.
Although, they were talking about contemporary Russia at the beginning of the video. You mean they didn't express political agendas you disagree with?
Yes because meryl Streep cate Blanchett etc have no class
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.
'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
@@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?
Cary never won an Oscar was he ever nominated ?
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Cary grant never appreciated method actors like James dean & Brando
One Brit, introducing another Brit. Who awards an Oscar to another Brit.
ziggy2009
Heady days
And accepted by another Brit.
Charles Laughton got straight robbed.
Brando in 'Sayonara' for me...or Laughton or Andy Griffith. Kwai was a real snoozer...
Back when actors kept acceptance speeches short and sweet and God didn't get a credit
poor cary hiding his gayness all those years.....
Embarrassing comment
Hollywood was great then.
They are both English, Jean and Alec😂😂😂