Tuesday, December 3

1961 Academy Awards – Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Winner and Nominees

1961 Academy Awards – Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Winner

Elmer Gantry Richard Brooks

Elmer Gantry

Richard Brooks

A fast-talking traveling salesman with a charming, loquacious manner convinces a sincere evangelist that he can be an effective preacher for her cause.

1961 Academy Awards – Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Nominees

Inherit the Wind Nedrick Young
Inherit the Wind
Nedrick Young
Sons and Lovers Gavin Lambert
Sons and Lovers
Gavin Lambert
The Sundowners Isobel Lennart
The Sundowners
Isobel Lennart
Tunes of Glory James Kennaway
Tunes of Glory
James Kennaway