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Which Academy Awards were connected to The Philadelphia Story?

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The 1940 film The Philadelphia Story, directed by George Cukor, received several Academy Award nominations and wins.

The film's Academy Award results are as follows:

  • Best Actor: James Stewart (Winner)1
  • Best Screenplay: Donald Ogden Stewart (Winner)1
  • Best Picture: Nominated1
  • Best Director: George Cukor (Nominated)1
  • Best Lead Actress: Katharine Hepburn (Nominated)1
  • Best Supporting Actress: Ruth Hussey (Nominated)1