The 15th American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards, which were presented on Sunday, March 14, 1965, at the

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, honored the best editors in films and television. This was the first-ever award ceremony that introduced the concept of the "Eddie Awards", complete with the unveiling of the "Eddie" statuette. The four categories that were introduced were ''Outstanding Picture of the Year'', ''Best Foreign or Documentary Film'', ''Best Performance by an Actor in a Film Debut'', and ''Best Performance by an Actress in a Film Debut''. There were a total of six awards, upped from three in the previous year. The award ceremony was hosted by character actor

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. For the first time in the history of the award ceremony, the award was broadcast live on television, airing on the Los Angeles affiliate station

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. The broadcast was produced and directed by Lamont Johnson with music by bandleader Freddie Martin. After the presentations, singer and actress

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hosted the floor show. Former president

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also won the awards' first ever "Most Outstanding Television Personality" award. David M. Noyes, producer of the show and Truman's former advisor, accepted the award on his behalf.

Nominees

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References

External links

ACE Award 1965
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