OVERLAY REPORT

The 1952 film *High Noon* saw recognition for two of its lead actors during the 1953 awards season. While the film was a major critical success—earning seven Academy Award nominations and winning four—only **Gary Cooper** and **Katy Jurado** received acting nominations or awards. ### 1. Gary Cooper (Marshal Will Kane) Gary Cooper won the major acting awards of the year for his portrayal of the stoic and abandoned lawman. * **Academy Awards (Oscars): Won Best Actor** * **The Competition:** Cooper beat a prestigious group of nominees including: * **Marlon Brando** for *Viva Zapata!* * **Kirk Douglas** for *The Bad and the Beautiful* * **José Ferrer** for *Moulin Rouge* * **Alec Guinness** for *The Lavender Hill Mob* * **Notable Detail:** Cooper was in Europe at the time of the ceremony, so he asked his friend **John Wayne** to accept the award on his behalf. Ironically, Wayne famously disliked the film, calling it "un-American." * **Golden Globes: Won Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama** * **The Competition:** He won against: * **Charles Boyer** for *The Happy Time* * **Ray Milland** for *The Thief* ### 2. Katy Jurado (Helen Ramírez) Katy Jurado made history for her role as the independent saloon owner Helen Ramírez, though her recognition was primarily at the Golden Globes. * **Golden Globes: Won Best Supporting Actress** * **The Competition:** She won against: * **Gloria Grahame** for *The Bad and the Beautiful* (who would go on to win the Oscar in this category for the same role). * **Mildred Dunnock** for *Viva Zapata!* * **Historical Significance:** Jurado was the first Latin American actress to win a Golden Globe. * **Golden Globes: Nominated for Most Promising Newcomer – Female** * **The Result:** She lost this award to **Colette Marchand** for *Moulin Rouge*. * **Academy Awards:** Surprisingly, Jurado was **not nominated** for an Oscar for *High Noon*. She later became the first Latin American actress to receive an Oscar nomination in 1954 for her role in *Broken Lance*. ### Other Cast Members Despite the film's success, other notable cast members were overlooked by major award bodies for their specific roles in this film: * **Grace Kelly (Amy Fowler Kane):** Though this was a breakout role for her, she received no major nominations for *High Noon*. Her Oscar win and nominations came later for films like *The Country Girl* (1954) and *Mogambo* (1953). * **Lloyd Bridges (Harvey Pell) & Thomas Mitchell (Jonas Henderson):** Both gave acclaimed performances but did not receive any major award nominations. * **New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC):** While the film won **Best Picture** and **Best Director** (Fred Zinnemann), Gary Cooper actually lost the Best Actor award to **Ralph Richardson** for *The Sound Barrier*.