Anne Baxter presents Scientific or Technical Awards to Eastman Kodak Company for the introduction of Eastman color negative and Eastman color print film, to Ansco Film Division of General Aniline and Film Corporation for the introduction of Ansco color negative and Ansco color print film, and to Techicolor Motion Picture Corporation for an improved method of color motion picture photography under incandescent light. Charles Brackett presents an Honorary Oscar® to Bob Hope, for his contribution to the laughter of the world, his service to the motion picture industry, and his devotion to the American premise. and Darryl F. Zanuck presents the Irving G. Thalberg Award to Cecil B. DeMille, at the 25th Academy Awards in 1953.
