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Golden Globe nomination certificate for Billy Wilder as director of the 1960 film ''The Apartment''. The classic romantic comedy starred Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray. Though this movie won the Best Director and Best Picture Oscars, Wilder received only the nomination at the 18th Golden Globes, losing to Jack Cardiff for ''Sons & Lovers''. Certificate features an illustration of the Golden Globe award statue and reads in full: ''Hollywood Foreign Press Association / Certificate / of / Nomination for Award / Be it known that / Billy Wilder / was nominated for a Golden Globe Award of Merit / for Outstanding Achievement / Best Director / 'The Apartment' / This judgement being rendered with reference to Motion Pictures exhibited by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association during the year ending December 31, 1960.'' Signed by the president and countersigned by the secretary. Certificate measures 8.5'' x 11''. Toning, especially to bottom edge, else near fine.
Golden Globe Nomination For Billy Wilder's 1960 Direction of ''The Apartment''
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