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Another easy one for me.

By all accounts Esther Williams was one of the nicest people in Hollywood, but out of the pool she was a very limited actress. Duchess of Idaho was a very lame film with a very lame performance by Williams and just about everyone else in it.

Worst Actor: Clifton Webb, Cheaper By the Dozen
Worst Actress: Elizabeth Taylor, The Conspirators
Most Unnecessary Contribution to the American Way of Life Bing Crosby
Worst Insult to the American Fighting Man: John Wayne
Greatest Travesty of the Holy Year: Samson and Delilah
Happiest Event of the Year: Shirley Temple's announced retirement
The Roscoe Award: Elizabeth Taylor for gallantly persisting in her career despite a total inability to act