‘The Sound of Music’ wins Best Picture at 38th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1966)


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(Monday, April 18, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-9:54 p.m. PST)The Sound of Music, a American musical drama film about a woman who leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower, won five Oscars tonight at the 38th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Robert Wise for Best Director.

Lee Marvin won Best Actor for Cat Ballou and Julie Christie won Best Actress for Darling.

The ceremonies were held at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California, with Bob Hope serving as host.