1956 Academy Awards – Writing (Original Screenplay) Winner and Nominees

Interrupted Melody

William Ludwig

This movie chronicles Australian-born opera star Marjorie Lawrence’s success, her battle with polio, and her eventual career comeback.

It’s Always Fair Weather

Betty Comden

Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday

Jacques Tati

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

Milton Sperling

The Seven Little Foys

Melville Shavelson