Alternate Best Actor 1949: Results

5. Trevor Howard in The Passionate Friends- Howard has a limited role, and is overshadowed by a co-star, but he does handle his own role well through his charming performance.

Best Scene: Steven tries to defend his affair.

4. Takashi Shimura in Stray Dog- Shimura creates an effective portrait of a veteran detective effortlessly portraying his character's substantial wisdom, and ability. 

Best Scene: Detective Sato manages a baseball game. 

3. Dennis Price in Kind Hearts and Coronets- Price meets the difficult challenge of finding the right tone for his film through his dry and thoroughly witty performance.

Best Scene: Louis defends himself in court. 

2. James Cagney in White Heat- Cagney plays his most evil role with a great deal of energy and he especially stands out when his character goes over the edge.

Best Scene: Cody finds out that his mother is dead. 

1. Toshiro Mifune in The Quiet Duel- Good Prediction Mark. Toshiro Mifune gives an excellent performance as man who sacrifices his happiness to do the right thing. It is a powerful poignant performance that shows Mifune's ability to excel in both quiet and flamboyant roles.

Best Scene: The doctor finally breaks down. 

Overall Rank:

1. Toshiro Mifune in The Quiet Duel
2. Toshiro Mifune in Stray Dog
3. Kirk Douglas in Champion
4. James Cagney in White Heat
5. Dennis Price in Kind Hearts and Coronets
6. Takashi Shimura in Stray Dog
7. Joseph Cotton in The Third Man 
8. John Wayne in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
9. Montgomery Clift in The Heiress
10. Trevor Howard in The Passionate Friends
11. Van Johnson in Battleground
12. Broderick Crawford in All The King's Men
13. Ronald Reagan in The Hasty Heart
14. John Wayne in Sands of Iwo Jima
15. Gregory Peck in Twelve O'Clock High
16. Richard Todd in The Hasty Heart
17. Gene Kelly in On the Town
18. Frank Sinatra in On the Town
19. John Ireland in All the King's Men
20. Budd Abbott in Africa Screams
21. Lou Costello in Africa Screams

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