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A working Sound Recording dossier with winners, craft credits, ceremony trails, and nominee history kept close to the surface.

Latest Winner Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, George Groves, Sound Director

Span 1929/30-1957

Ceremonies 28

Winners 28

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Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, George Groves, Sound Director

Most recent winning record: 30th ceremony (1957). Sayonara

Latest winner

Sayonara

1957Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, George Groves, Sound Director

Open Ceremony 30th Academy Awards Open Ledger SOUND RECORDING

195Nominations

28Wins

28Ceremonies

1929/30-1957Span

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28 ceremonies, 28 winners, 167 other nominees across the full Academy Awards span. Fast view shows every winner and keeps older nominee trails linked through each ceremony ledger.

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1950s

30th Ceremony 1957

Winner

Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, George Groves, Sound Director

Sayonara

Craft Credits George Groves

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee Paramount Studio Sound Department, George Dutton, Sound Director Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Credits George Dutton Film History
Nominee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Dr. Wesley C. Miller, Sound Director Les Girls Credits Dr. Wesley C. Miller Film History
Nominee Columbia Studio Sound Department, John P. Livadary, Sound Director Pal Joey Credits John P. Livadary Film History
Nominee Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon E. Sawyer, Sound Director Witness for the Prosecution Credits Samuel Goldwyn Gordon E. Sawyer Film History

29th Ceremony 1956

Winner

20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, Carl Faulkner, Sound Director

The King and I

Craft Credits Carl Faulkner

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee Westrex Sound Services, Inc., Gordon R. Glennan, Sound Director; and Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon Sawyer, Sound Director Friendly Persuasion Credits Gordon R. Glennan Samuel Goldwyn Gordon Sawyer Film History
Nominee King Bros. Productions, Inc., Sound Department, John Myers, Sound Director The Brave One Credits King Bros. Productions Inc. Film History
Nominee Columbia Studio Sound Department, John Livadary, Sound Director The Eddy Duchin Story Credits John Livadary Film History
Nominee Paramount Studio Sound Department, Loren L. Ryder, Sound Director The Ten Commandments Credits Loren L. Ryder Film History

28th Ceremony 1955

Winner

Todd-AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director

Oklahoma!

Craft Credits Fred Hynes

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee 20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, Carl W. Faulkner, Sound Director Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing Credits Carl W. Faulkner Film History
Nominee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Wesley C. Miller, Sound Director Love Me or Leave Me Credits Wesley C. Miller Film History
Nominee Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, William A. Mueller, Sound Director Mister Roberts Credits William A. Mueller Film History
Nominee Radio Corporation of America Sound Department, Watson Jones, Sound Director Not as a Stranger Credits Radio Corporation of America Film History

27th Ceremony 1954

Winner

Universal-International Studio Sound Department, Leslie I. Carey, Sound Director

The Glenn Miller Story

Craft Credits Leslie I. Carey

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Wesley C. Miller, Sound Director Brigadoon Credits Wesley C. Miller Film History
Nominee Paramount Studio Sound Department, Loren L. Ryder, Sound Director Rear Window Credits Loren L. Ryder Film History
Nominee RKO Radio Studio Sound Department, John O. Aalberg, Sound Director Susan Slept Here Credits John O. Aalberg Film History
Nominee Columbia Studio Sound Department, John P. Livadary, Sound Director The Caine Mutiny Credits John P. Livadary Film History

26th Ceremony 1953

Winner

Columbia Studio Sound Department, John P. Livadary, Sound Director

From Here to Eternity

Craft Credits John P. Livadary

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, William A. Mueller, Sound Director Calamity Jane Credits William A. Mueller Film History
Nominee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, A. W. Watkins, Sound Director Knights of the Round Table Credits A. W. Watkins Film History
Nominee Universal-International Studio Sound Department, Leslie I. Carey, Sound Director The Mississippi Gambler Credits Leslie I. Carey Film History
Nominee Paramount Studio Sound Department, Loren L. Ryder, Sound Director The War of the Worlds Credits Loren L. Ryder Film History

25th Ceremony 1952

Winner

London Film Sound Department

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon Sawyer, Sound Director Hans Christian Andersen Credits Samuel Goldwyn Gordon Sawyer Film History
Nominee Pinewood Studios Sound Department The Promoter Film History
Nominee Republic Studio Sound Department, Daniel J. Bloomberg, Sound Director The Quiet Man Credits Daniel J. Bloomberg Film History
Nominee 20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, Thomas T. Moulton, Sound Director With a Song in My Heart Credits Thomas T. Moulton Film History

24th Ceremony 1951

Winner

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Douglas Shearer, Sound Director

The Great Caruso

Craft Credits Douglas Shearer

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, Col. Nathan Levinson, Sound Director A Streetcar Named Desire Credits Col. Nathan Levinson Film History
Nominee Universal-International Studio Sound Department, Leslie I. Carey, Sound Director Bright Victory Credits Leslie I. Carey Film History
Nominee Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon Sawyer, Sound Director I Want You Credits Samuel Goldwyn Gordon Sawyer Film History
Nominee RKO Radio Studio Sound Department, John O. Aalberg, Sound Director Two Tickets to Broadway Credits John O. Aalberg Film History

23rd Ceremony 1950

Winner

20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, Thomas T. Moulton, Sound Director

All about Eve

Craft Credits Thomas T. Moulton

Ceremony Film History

4 other nominees

Nominee Walt Disney Studio Sound Department, C. O. Slyfield, Sound Director Cinderella Credits C. O. Slyfield Film History
Nominee Universal-International Studio Sound Department, Leslie I. Carey, Sound Director Louisa Credits Leslie I. Carey Film History
Nominee Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon Sawyer, Sound Director Our Very Own Credits Samuel Goldwyn Gordon Sawyer Film History
Nominee Pinewood Studio Sound Department, Cyril Crowhurst, Sound Director Trio Credits Cyril Crowhurst Film History

1940s

22nd Ceremony 1949

Winner

20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, Thomas T. Moulton, Sound Director

Twelve O'Clock High

Craft Credits Thomas T. Moulton

Ceremony Film History

2 other nominees

Nominee Universal-International Studio Sound Department, Leslie I. Carey, Sound Director Once More, My Darling Credits Leslie I. Carey Film History
Nominee Republic Studio Sound Department, Daniel J. Bloomberg, Sound Director Sands of Iwo Jima Credits Daniel J. Bloomberg Film History

21st Ceremony 1948

Winner

20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, Thomas T. Moulton, Sound Director

The Snake Pit

Craft Credits Thomas T. Moulton

Ceremony Film History

2 other nominees

Nominee Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, Col. Nathan O. Levinson, Sound Director Johnny Belinda Credits Col. Nathan O. Levinson Film History
Nominee Republic Studio Sound Department, Daniel J. Bloomberg, Sound Director Moonrise Credits Daniel J. Bloomberg Film History

20th Ceremony 1947

Winner

Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon Sawyer, Sound Director

The Bishop's Wife

Craft Credits Samuel Goldwyn Gordon Sawyer

Ceremony Film History

2 other nominees

Nominee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Douglas Shearer, Sound Director Green Dolphin Street Credits Douglas Shearer Film History
Nominee Sound Service, Inc., Jack R. Whitney, Sound Director T-Men Film History Person History

19th Ceremony 1946

Winner

Columbia Studio Sound Department, John Livadary, Sound Director

The Jolson Story

Craft Credits John Livadary

Ceremony Film History

2 other nominees

Nominee RKO Radio Studio Sound Department, John Aalberg, Sound Director It's a Wonderful Life Credits John Aalberg Film History
Nominee Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon Sawyer, Sound Director The Best Years of Our Lives Credits Samuel Goldwyn Gordon Sawyer Film History

18th Ceremony 1945

Winner

RKO Radio Studio Sound Department, Stephen Dunn, Sound Director

The Bells of St. Mary's

Craft Credits Stephen Dunn

Ceremony

11 other nominees

17th Ceremony 1944

Winner

20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, E. H. Hansen, Sound Director

Wilson

Craft Credits E. H. Hansen

Ceremony

10 other nominees

16th Ceremony 1943

Winner

RKO Radio Studio Sound Department, Stephen Dunn, Sound Director

This Land Is Mine

Craft Credits Stephen Dunn

Ceremony

11 other nominees

15th Ceremony 1942

Winner

Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, Nathan Levinson, Sound Director

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Craft Credits Nathan Levinson

Ceremony

11 other nominees

14th Ceremony 1941

Winner

General Service Sound Department, Jack Whitney, Sound Director

That Hamilton Woman

Craft Credits Jack Whitney

Ceremony

10 other nominees

13th Ceremony 1940

Winner

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Douglas Shearer, Sound Director

Strike Up the Band

Craft Credits Douglas Shearer

Ceremony

10 other nominees

1930s

12th Ceremony 1939

Winner

Universal Studio Sound Department, Bernard B. Brown, Sound Director

When Tomorrow Comes

Craft Credits Bernard B. Brown

Ceremony

10 other nominees

11th Ceremony 1938

Winner

United Artists Studio Sound Department, Thomas T. Moulton, Sound Director

The Cowboy and the Lady

Craft Credits Thomas T. Moulton

Ceremony

9 other nominees

10th Ceremony 1937

Winner

United Artists Studio Sound Department, Thomas T. Moulton, Sound Director

The Hurricane

Craft Credits Thomas T. Moulton

Ceremony

9 other nominees

9th Ceremony 1936

Winner

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Douglas Shearer, Sound Director

San Francisco

Craft Credits Douglas Shearer

Ceremony

8 other nominees

8th Ceremony 1935

Winner

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Douglas Shearer, Sound Director

Naughty Marietta

Craft Credits Douglas Shearer

Ceremony

8 other nominees

7th Ceremony 1934

Winner

Columbia Studio Sound Department, John Livadary, Sound Director

One Night of Love

Craft Credits John Livadary

Ceremony

7 other nominees

6th Ceremony 1932/33

Winner

Paramount Studio Sound Department, Franklin B. Hansen, Sound Director

A Farewell to Arms

Craft Credits Franklin B. Hansen

Ceremony

3 other nominees

5th Ceremony 1931/32

Winner

Paramount Publix Studio Sound Department

Paramount Publix

Ceremony

3 other nominees

4th Ceremony 1930/31

Winner

Paramount Publix Studio Sound Department

Paramount Publix

Ceremony

3 other nominees

1920s

3rd Ceremony 1929/30

Winner

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Douglas Shearer, Sound Director

The Big House

Craft Credits Douglas Shearer

Ceremony

4 other nominees

Category Highlights

Poster-first highlights from this category across the full span of the Oscar ledger.

Winner

Sayonara

1957

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

1957

Les Girls

1957

Pal Joey

1957

Witness for the Prosecution

1957

Winner

The King and I

1956

Friendly Persuasion

1956

The Brave One

1956

The Eddy Duchin Story

1956

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