The Ten Commandments Wins Special Effects: 1957 Oscars

John Fulton wins the Oscar for Special Effects for The Ten Commandments at the 29th Academy Award. Dorothy Dandridge presents the award; hosted by Jerry Lewis. See more 1957 Oscar highlights:    • 1957 Oscars   Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/ Check out our Academy Originals:    / academyoriginals   ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.