Best Supporting Actress1959 Film Fan Awards31st Academy Awards
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Best Supporting Actress Nominee

Lonelyhearts (1959)

Ceremony Year: 1959Category: Best Supporting ActressReleased: 1959
Nominated Talent & Credits
Maureen Stapleton— Maureen Stapleton
Synopsis / Overview

Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.

Historical Academy Record
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE — 31st Academy Awards (1959)

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