The 1950s and 1960s saw several directing records set. It was also a period when several directing veterans affirmed their place in movie history and new trends began.
The Academy Awards for best director in the 1950s and 1960s saw several records set, as well as recognition for several deserving individuals. Here are some directing highlights and accompanying stories from those two decades.
For more information on the Oscars see: Osborne, Robert, 75 Years of the Oscar. New York: Abbeville Press, 2003; The Official Academy Award Site; Oscar, Oscar
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