Mercedes McCambridge presenting Frank Sinatra with an Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "From Here to Eternity" - 26th Annual Academy Awards® in 1954.
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@jamesfeldman42348 жыл бұрын
This event in Frank Sinatra's life marked what is perhaps the greatest comeback in show business history. In his illustrious career, Frank would go on to reinvent himself more times than any other artist I can think of.
@gatewayski17 жыл бұрын
How's that?
@Mthomas116-t1m7 жыл бұрын
A career that spanned 6 decades? Sinatra was successful as an actor and recording artist.
@adzisme6 жыл бұрын
The Academy Award reignited his career...he went to Vegas a few years later, and helped popularize it. The Oscar is displayed in ''Sinatra'', an Italian place inside the Wynn in Las Vegas.
@MrWosclifton4 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Ava Gardner.
@williamsnyder56164 жыл бұрын
@@adzisme Sinatra's career was in the dumpster when he read Jones' book.He WANTED the part of Maggio badly, felt he could do it. He begged Harry Cohn, head of Columbia, for the part, but Cohn wanted Eli Wallach for the role. However, Wallach went to Broadway for a play. As the story goes, Ava Gardner wnet to bat for Frank. She was on location shooting "Mogambo," but she got on a plane to Hollywood where he met with Joan Perry, Cohn's wife, to put in a word for Frank. A reluctant Cohn hird Sinatra, for the platry sum of $8,000 and the rest became history.
@melissarosepdl15 жыл бұрын
Sinatra is a legend. Always was, always will be.
@F8Lwrld3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@bman56014 жыл бұрын
1953, it was amazing to see how humbled he was. You rarely ever saw him again so speechless.
@glenschunk39959 жыл бұрын
to see him so genuinely excited, he was like a little kid. the smile & nervousness of a grade schooler winning a spelling bee! show people are a rare & special breed!
@lilise39654 жыл бұрын
At the time winning an Oscar was something really great and well deserved, I guess. Now it's mostly about "political correctness" and propaganda.
@slc24662 жыл бұрын
@@lilise3965 Agree that the "best performance" aspect of winning an Oscar seems to be fading today.
@ciroderosa2136Ай бұрын
I didn't know elementary school students knew about gangsters😅
@LPMAN02 Жыл бұрын
RIP Frank Sinatra (December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998), aged 82 You will always be remembered as a legend.
@goodfellabeats15 жыл бұрын
That last line about nobody asking him to sing is classic!!
@catherineharpold991911 жыл бұрын
I think this Oscar was well deserved. I think he also should've gotten it for The Man With the Golden Arm.
@ekennan1 Жыл бұрын
AGREED. 100%!
@Grace-hc6dn Жыл бұрын
YES!!
@bsk14603 ай бұрын
I agree.
@roberthart61172 жыл бұрын
0:46 you could just see how elated he was by the way he ran to the stage... this man is such a legend!
@Zanderthegrape7 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Mercedes McCambridge (the woman presenting) played the demon's voice in The Exorcist.
@cursino15 жыл бұрын
So what?
@rgrndu5 жыл бұрын
Alexander Garcia-Cornelius Absolutely, positively nothing “fun” about that. 👹
@throckmorton37054 жыл бұрын
... and she had to sue warmer bros. to get credit for her work.
@mirazusta20024 жыл бұрын
Interesting, great actress, I love the movie The Exorcist
@rainlori3 жыл бұрын
And unforgettable in "Johnny Guitar"!
@roseatvirginia12 жыл бұрын
she seems so happy herself that hes won
@CJODell1211 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Frank was phenomenal in From Here to Eternity.
@IsThisLife0913 жыл бұрын
Ah, if only the Oscar ceremony were so simple now...announce nominees, announce winner, winner accepts award, makes speech, THE END. Glad Frank won, he's one of the greats
@lemorab12 жыл бұрын
And if only part of that simplicity means we don't have to listen to any public service announcements or see anybody's underpants.
@KraziiBeautii2 жыл бұрын
This aged well lol
@handel6712 жыл бұрын
@@KraziiBeautii Keep my wife's name out of your mouth!
@KraziiBeautii2 жыл бұрын
@@handel671 Lololol 😂
@dobazajr Жыл бұрын
The Academy wants to have a show so they could earn money. That's all!
@sandya41812 жыл бұрын
"They're doing a lot of songs tonight but nobody asked me"
@lilise39654 жыл бұрын
😀
@francisalbertsinatra91205 жыл бұрын
This was the greatest career comeback of all time, and it still is!
@HoopDeeDawg199015 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Oscar moments. When Mercedes Cambridge got so excited when he won it reminded me of a quote from the unauthorized bio: "Photographers were alerted, and the next day's newspapers showed pictures of girls being carried out 'in a swoon' after seeing Frank Sinatra: Twelve were hired but thirty fainted." Women just loved him!
@lilise39654 жыл бұрын
"Twelve were hired but thirty fainted". Great!
@natalie37695 жыл бұрын
The way he runs down the isle is so cute
@CJODell1211 жыл бұрын
Come on guys, why all this hate. I've seen the movie and Frank was fantastic.
@coololds8510 жыл бұрын
Sinatra hosted the oscar in 1963 and sang luck be a lady. I would love to see that whole show.
@viewst32110 жыл бұрын
Me too. I just looked for it.
@loombaron14 жыл бұрын
the girl that says whos the winner is crazy about frank, look how she look at him.
@user-hc3di2cc4g4 жыл бұрын
So stupid
@lilise39654 жыл бұрын
So refreshing. Sophia Loren was just as excited when she announced Roberto Benigni's win for "Life is beautiful".
@andreabollinger99322 жыл бұрын
The girl wasn't a girl but the great radio and movie actress and herself Oscar winner Mercedes McCambridge. And many in Hollywood were equally overjoyed because that was Ol' Blue Eyes' amazing comeback after his epic nosedive (women, mob...). And he deserved it.
@michaellewis24844 жыл бұрын
This showed “old blue eyes” had pure talent. Bravo Frank.
@hobokendago14 жыл бұрын
"If I start thanking everybody, I'll do a one reeler up here, so I better not....." Wish all winners adopted this strategy!
@HovaNirvana8 жыл бұрын
Last name Ever, first name Greatest. Happy 100th, legend. Rest in peace.
@annachan47054 жыл бұрын
RIP my blue eyes, the greatest Frank
@saintcruzin12 жыл бұрын
Sinatra was a great natural actor, when motivated. He was a great actor when he interpretated lyrics!!
@melaniediprinzio83337 жыл бұрын
I was hoping he would sing his speech
@celiabennett56815 жыл бұрын
And he could have. , magic,He was , ,
@Jack-cn6io5 жыл бұрын
That ginnie wap is one hell of a showman, I'll tell ya!
@ladamaperfecta715 жыл бұрын
wow the presenter was very excited that sinatra won..lol
@davemasterson7296 жыл бұрын
The presenter is Mercedes McCambridge, who happened to be the voice of the devil within the possessed child in the movie The Exorcist.
@roxannesantoro75033 жыл бұрын
@@davemasterson729 She won the year before for All the Kings Men.
@andreabollinger99322 жыл бұрын
The presenter, Mercedes McCambridge, won an Oscar herself for her screen debut and was nominated again later for "Giants". She had begun her career as a radio actress - Orson Welles called her "the world's greatest radio actress".
@Paperbagman55513 жыл бұрын
I love how nobody clapped when she was reading the names out except for Sinatra :P
@shawndavidclare2944 жыл бұрын
Coolest man that ever lived.
@fifthbusiness16782 жыл бұрын
Nah ... that was Dean Martin.
@fc7alibi14 жыл бұрын
Effortless class. Wow. It helps to watch Sinatra videos just to learn to be a gentleman.
@okamilune14 жыл бұрын
I think it is so cute how excited she is when she says that it was Sinatra, she practically couldn't finish saying it!
@MrImiller0711 жыл бұрын
When Sinatra worked with high quality directors, such as John Frankenheimer who directed The Manchurian Candidate, or Otto Preminger, who made Man With The Golden Arm, he performed admirably. When he was less motivated, the results reflected that fact.
@willminkorea16 жыл бұрын
He was an underrated actor.
@MrImiller0710 жыл бұрын
Initially, let's address the comments regarding Frank Sinatra's achievement in winning an Academy Award for "From Here To Eternity": Sinatra was known as an innovative popular singer and musical film star at MGM, co-starring with Gene Kelly in On The Town, Anchors Aweigh, etc. With his role as Maggio in "Eternity" he stepped outside of his comfort zone and gave a moving portrayal of a soldier brutalized by a vindictive Sargent; he worked with a first class director-Fred Zinnemann, and superb actors at the peak of their game, i.e. Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster and he delivered an outstanding performance that revitalized his career. His Oscar work wasn't a fluke-he was nominated again for "The Man With The Golden Arm" in the company of Spencer Tracy and Ernest Borgnine. He also did great acting in "Some Came Running" and "The Manchurian Candidate". After his Oscar win, he entered the most productive recording period of his career at Capitol, making the "concept albums" including In The Wee Small Hours and Only The Lonely-the most impressive body of work by an American popular singer.
@virgosun114 жыл бұрын
What a marvelous speech he gives - humble, witty and gracious. What an Oscar race that was that year in that category. Such wonderful stuff - thank you so much!~
@styxcreek3 жыл бұрын
Just finished the first part of James Kaplan’s Sinatra biography. An amazing read. Can’t wait to start Part 2
@McGlasshole15 жыл бұрын
Angelo Maggio was a terrific role and somewhat of a comback for Frank, as his music career was on the downturn at the time. Frank really fit the role. From Here to Eternity had some great character roles, such as Frank playing Maggio, or the great actor Ernest Borgnine playing the role of the mean brig guard, "Fatso Judson." Tremendous movie all around, with great performances by some of the best in the business.
@annetteathanasatos12293 жыл бұрын
I love Frsnk Sinantra, the singer, the actor and a wonderful human being. There will never be another like him. RIP
@annetteathanasatos12292 жыл бұрын
Also I would like to add, in 1971 when I got married, I sent Mr. Sinatra an invitation. Well when the response card came back from him, it said Wishing you all the best. Mr. Sinatra will be unable to attend due to his busy schedule. Wow, I didn't think they would answer, but they did, even if it was a secretary that answered his mail, it was the best wedding gift I received. RIP Mr. Sinatra, your memory will always be remembered.
@mmmbbq6 жыл бұрын
Had to watch this after reading the end of James Kaplan's fine book "The Voice".
@styxcreek3 жыл бұрын
One of the best biographies I’ve ever read.
@holyunderwear9213 жыл бұрын
i love how he literally runs up to get it. wonderful :)
@Dracuslv16 жыл бұрын
So this is the turning point in his career, he looked really happy when he got it. and btw Ava Gardner got Frank the part, not the Mafia.
@greggrimer14283 жыл бұрын
So she put the horse's head in the bed? What an evil bitch.
@grai13 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad Frank won that year!! It meant so much to him and he was great in From Here To Eternity It enabled him to make a comeback - so the whole world benefitted in the long run!!
@ryanb76492 жыл бұрын
The night (and film) that re-launched Sinatra's career.
@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET7 жыл бұрын
eddie Albert had a big smile as Frank walked down!
@MothGirl00715 жыл бұрын
Mercedes McCambridge, who was a fabulous actress and was in ALL THE KING'S MEN (she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in that), GIANT, JOHNNY GUITAR, TOUCH OF EVIL, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, and more. She has two stars in The Hollywood Walk Of Fame, one for film and one for television.
@jdpotc12315 жыл бұрын
she was sooo excited for him!! man i would too :) hes such a doll
@kennedylacerda79744 жыл бұрын
We miss you so much, Francis 😢
@bedcrumbsmusic14 жыл бұрын
A terrific upload.
@Grace-hc6dn Жыл бұрын
A long way from Hoboken NJ. Amazing . RIP Frank. GOD Bless ♥️
@elvisobsessor13 жыл бұрын
That was just adorable.
@tragic1Kingdom14 жыл бұрын
"Um... that's a clever opening." nobody is as slick as sinatra.
@annetteathanasatos12292 жыл бұрын
Frank Sinantra was great in From Here To Eternity. He deserve to win, RIP Mr. Sinantra. I will always be a big fan of yours. Miss you.
@CantorAnonimoRJ15 жыл бұрын
Sinatra was THE MAN!!!
@debbielundberg93796 жыл бұрын
Brill film. And the chairman of the board was brill.
@bloofan0615 жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea that Eddie Albert had been nominated for Roman Holiday! That would have been so cool if he had won! That's my all-time favorite movie!
@andreabollinger99322 жыл бұрын
A bunch of great nominees. A then unknown Jack Palance got nominated for "Shane", as well as amazing child actor Brandon de Wilde. "Shane" happens to be my favorite movie. But they stood no chance against Sinatra.
@Optimist11713 жыл бұрын
You can tell it was the best day of the presenters life
@Agent77X3 жыл бұрын
These were the days Hollywood was golden and people looked up the the stars who were humble and loved by the public!
@DEBOJU9305 жыл бұрын
A well deserve Oscar Frank ,you were fantastic as MAGGIO
@tsump20052 жыл бұрын
I just now watched the movie again AND YES HE DESERVED AN OSCAR!
@HovaNirvana15 жыл бұрын
The event that effectively marked the second act of his legendary career.
@roydon052616 жыл бұрын
who the hell is doing all the thumbs down, Sinatra won he was the best for that year get over it, he has to be one of the best actors out there
@fifthbusiness16782 жыл бұрын
What a year for pictures!
@dani971414 жыл бұрын
God, that lady seems TOO excited,haha..Frank just adorable,handsome,what a great voice.. He's running is cute :P
@mikeycondry14935 жыл бұрын
Gives me chills
@jimmyb15593 жыл бұрын
Frankie must have made the Academy an offer they couldn’t refuse.
@65wiseman5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that he won. He deserved it.
@SIRTONY14 жыл бұрын
Holding the OSCAR the firs words he says "THAT'S CLEVER OF ME" This was a BRILLIANT definition of the Core of who he was...he thanked no one...and he made a Point of saying there was a Lot of singing on the show...and no one asked him to sing...so The Studio ...the cast or crew and director and even his parents...NOTHING not a word...not a word...this truly defines the man...NOT his Talent...the talent and the CHARACTER and Virtues of a Man are defined for all time in this kind of moment...
@lilise39654 жыл бұрын
In spite of his 2 attempted suicides: "That's life / I can't deny it /I thought of quitting, baby/ But this heart wasn't gonna buy it".
@catherineharpold991911 жыл бұрын
Yes!! He was amazing in that movie!
@coconutgrove815 жыл бұрын
I love what he says at the begining and the end, it's just very amusing.
@HovaNirvana15 жыл бұрын
Robert Strauss killed "Stalag 17", but I'm glad Frank took the Oscar here. He definitely deserved it.
@HovaNirvana4 жыл бұрын
Diego Pisfil I agree with you. And I love Holden.
@SpottyBlueSheep13 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the little jump at 0:41 :D
@cindygoldie27584 жыл бұрын
Bless this was magic 💞
@okonh0wp13 жыл бұрын
The other four nominees could have been understandably pissed that none of them got applause. Frank's so excited that he kissed that first guy, haha. It really was a good role, too. I recommend From Here to Eternity highly.
@dorsy212 жыл бұрын
@druxy1 She gave a quick glance at the top of the card, which was sticking out of the envelope. It was fast, but she looked.
@eclecticentertainmentwithd94147 жыл бұрын
ALL absolute CLASSICS in cinema!!!
@donnieaveryfan1711 жыл бұрын
I'm not saying that he shouldn't have thanked the directors, but Frank always did it his way.
@dcs9312 жыл бұрын
I love how don and franky have a hug n kiss; the two gene kelly prodigys
@albertpeterson55852 жыл бұрын
...the kid from Hoboken is back...Frank Sinatra!
@joeybonin76912 жыл бұрын
How grand. This guy was so good at everything he did.
@MrImiller0712 жыл бұрын
Sinatra's winning the Oscar revived his career and led to a series of successful films including The Man with The Golden Arm [his personal favorite] The Tender Trap, Pal Joey and Some Came Running. His recording career was revived as well by his new association with Capital records, where he made the Concept albums, arguably the best of his life.
@jamesfair43153 жыл бұрын
I worked and stayed in the barracks at Schofield Bks, Hawaii where they filmed From Here to Eternity. But i didn't know it until 2 days before I left. But less than a month later I saw the movie for the first time while on leave on the Big Island. I was always proud that I was there, where Sinatra made his Oscar winning performance, though 40 years later. Today the barracks doesn't look anything like it due to renovations.
@trilby55465 жыл бұрын
And he is BACK n business.
@Kamoblue11 жыл бұрын
I wish he would have gotten one for Man with the Golden Arm as well.
@MilkandCookies92 Жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised someone like him was sitting way in the back lol
@Saintnukie12 жыл бұрын
I saw the other four performances (Roman Holiday, Shane, and Stalag 17), and I must say, the only one who actually stood out from these nominees was Sinatra.
@Jonboi71316 жыл бұрын
they used to open the envelopes and hand the open envelope to the presenters
@kjb041014 жыл бұрын
He's almost as good looking as this one amazing man who stole my heart. :) Love you too! Now I want to watch that movie with that one amazing man who stole my heart... someday, I hope.
@roydon052616 жыл бұрын
what the hell why are all these thubs down all these coments are good sinatra did a great job, this movie got sinatra back on top because alot of people hated him and he had throught problems, Sinatra worked very hard for that oscar. But he still should have got it for the man with the golden arm
@wolfgangamadeusmozart46664 жыл бұрын
"That's Life".
@bexbeckyxx13 жыл бұрын
1:47 oh Frank :L such a legend!
@Morrizzzey13 жыл бұрын
so much class...
@PBP90813 жыл бұрын
@seppelt - The woman he kisses when he stands was his then 16 year old daughter, Nancy Sinatra. Nancy and Frank, Jr. accompanied him to the ceremonies that night. Little Tina stayed home with Big Nancy. Frank and Ava were on the rocks when this took place - she was in Spain with her bull-fighter boyfriend.
@tonyhgv16 жыл бұрын
from here to eternity CLASSIC MOVIE...frank,cliff and burt...in my opinion the best movie all three have ever been in
@jacbar3915 жыл бұрын
...lol...look at the competition he faced...every one is today regarded as a classic, great performance.
@BillDFC15 жыл бұрын
I loved Frank too!
@SD7815 жыл бұрын
Johnny Fontaine got his Oscar!
@MrImiller0711 жыл бұрын
Sinatra read the novel by James Jones in galleys and was immediately convinced that the role of Maggio would revive his flagging career. He offered to test for the part at his own expense, when the director Zinnemann was initially unenthusiastic. Eli Wallach, who was originally cast, dropped out to do a Tennessee Williams play, and Sinatra was cast. Montgomery Clift, the star of the film, worked with Sinatra to make him a more naturalistic actor, and he received raves and won the Oscar.
@nicki44614 жыл бұрын
what a gentleman
@michaelmuldowney83 жыл бұрын
Famously impatient in his personal life which transferred to his acting. Good directors recognized this and most of them ensured to use the first or second take of his scenes.
@mendietv16 жыл бұрын
i love you and i see you in heaven. thank you
@steve60125 жыл бұрын
Stalag 17, From Here to Eternity and Shane all in the same year? That’s a pretty good year for movies!
@HAL-vm3wn4 жыл бұрын
A good Make-Up for the year before, which was pretty weak