1962 Academy Awards

The 1962 Academy Awards, also known as the 34th Oscars, celebrated excellence in films from 1961. Held on April 9, 1962, the ceremony was notable for winners like "West Side Story," which took home 10 Oscars, including Best Picture. Other prominent awards included Best Actor for Maximilian Schell in "Judgment at Nuremberg" and Best Actress for Sophia Loren in "Two Women." The event highlighted the transition of Hollywood and showcased the influence of musical films, demonstrating both artistic achievement and the evolving landscape of American cinema during the early 1960s.