Pocketful of Miracles

Frank Capra

19612h 16mEnglish
Accolades
4Oscar
Nominations
2Golden Globe
Wins
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Synopsis

A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.

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ComedyDrama

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

2

Wins

8

Nominations

Won

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy · Glenn Ford
  • New Star Of The Year - Actress · Ann-Margret Olsson
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1962

Academy Awards

0Wins
4Noms
Nom

Actor in a Supporting Role

Peter Falk

1962
Nom

Cinematography (Color)

Edith Head, Walter Plunkett

1962
Nom

Costume Design (Color)

1962
Nom

Music (Song)

Pocketful Of Miracles in "Pocketful of Miracles" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

1962

1962

Golden Globes

2Wins
4Noms
◆ Won

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Glenn Ford

1962
◆ Won

New Star Of The Year - Actress

Ann-Margret Olsson

1962
Nom

Actress In A Leading Role - Musical Or Comedy

Bette Davis

1962
Nom

Picture - Comedy

Pocketful of Miracles

1962

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