Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture: Franz Waxman

Oscar Awards: None

Oscar Context

In 1946, the Scoring award went to Hugo Friedlander for William Wyler's post WWII drama, “The Best Years of Our Lives,” which swept most of the Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. The other nominees were Bernard Herrmann for “Anna and the King of Siam,” Miklos Rosza for “The Killers,” and William Walton for Olivier's version of “Henry V.”