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The 58th Academy Awards ceremony continued with the presentation of its first award: Best Supporting Actress. The prestigious honor was bestowed upon Anjelica Huston for her compelling performance in Prizzi's Honor.

Anjelica Huston's father was the famous film director John Huston. She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the movie Prizzi's Honor, which was directed by her father.

She stood victorious against a talented field of nominees, including Margaret Avery and Oprah Winfrey for The Color Purple, Amy Madigan for Twice in a Lifetime, and Meg Tilly for Agnes of God. A wave of applause filled the auditorium as Anjelica Huston made her way to the stage and accepted her golden statuette.

The ceremony continued with Molly Ringwald taking the stage to present the award for Best Visual Effects. With a bright smile, she announced that the Oscar went to the film Cocoon.

Cocoon is a 1985 science fiction fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. The story revolves around a group of elderly residents at a Florida retirement home who discover a nearby abandoned house with a swimming pool. Unbeknownst to them, a group of benevolent aliens have been using the pool to store large, rock-like cocoons containing their people, who were left behind on Earth thousands of years ago in Atlantis.

The award for Best Short Film (Animated) at the 1986 Oscars went to film 'Anna & Bella'.

The next award of the evening was for Best Costume Design. This was the first category in which Catch Me If You Can was mentioned as competing, alongside Ran, The Color Purple, Prizzi's Honor, and Out of Africa.

To present this award, the legendary actress Audrey Hepburn graced the stage.

Audrey Hepburn was not only a celebrated actress but also a global fashion icon whose influence continues to resonate even today.

A true icon of fashion, her own effortless and sophisticated style, closely linked with the designs of Givenchy, made her the perfect presenter to honor the artistry of costume design in film. Her understanding of how clothing contributes to character and visual storytelling resonated deeply with the significance of this award.

Audrey Hepburn opened the envelope and announced the winner: "Emi Wada. .. for Ran."

Even though Catch Me If You Can (as per the user's earlier mention) didn't win the award for Best Costume Design, Alex and Mia joined in the enthusiastic applause along with the rest of the audience, recognizing the beautiful and intricate work showcased in Ran. They appreciated the artistry that went into creating such visually stunning costumes for the film.

The film Ran, a 1985 masterpiece by the acclaimed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, is an epic historical drama that vividly brings to life a story inspired by Shakespeare's King Lear, set in feudal Japan. It tells the powerful and tragic tale of an aging warlord who divides his kingdom among his three sons, leading to devastating consequences.

The ceremony continued with the award for Best Documentary (Feature), which was presented to Broken Rainbow. This powerful film shed light on a significant historical event, focusing on the forced relocation of thousands of Navajo Native Americans from Black Mesa in Arizona following the 1974 Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act.

The ceremony continued its brisk pace, and the next award presented was for Best Makeup. The talented team behind the film 'Mask' was recognized for their exceptional work, taking home the Oscar in this category.

The next Oscar presented was for Best Sound, which was won by 'Out of Africa'. This was the second nomination for Catch Me If You Can that evening, and once again, the film didn't take home the golden statuette.

The ceremony moved forward to the presentation of the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. For his performance in Catch Me If You Can, Gene Hackman was among the nominees, but the Oscar ultimately went to Don Ameche for his role in Cocoon. While he didn't win this time, Gene Hackman, having already received a Best Actor Oscar for 'The French Connection' earlier in his career took the loss in stride.

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Don Ameche had a long and varied career in entertainment, starting in radio in the early 1930s, which led to a successful run as a popular leading man in Hollywood during the late 1930s and 1940s. He starred in around 40 films during this period, encompassing comedies, dramas, and musicals, often opposite leading ladies like Alice Faye and Betty Grable. Some of his well-known films from this era include In Old Chicago (1938), Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938), The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939), Down Argentine Way (1940), and Moon Over Miami (1941). His Oscar-winning performance in Cocoon (1985) was a major highlight of this later stage of his career, proving his enduring talent.

The award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) went to Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements. This powerful documentary tells the story of Dr. Charlie Clements, a former U.S. Air Force pilot who flew missions in Vietnam. His experiences during the war led him to a profound change of conscience. He refused to fly any further combat missions and dedicated his life to non-violence and healing. The film follows his journey from being a pilot in Vietnam to becoming a doctor who worked behind rebel lines in El Salvador, tending to the wounded during the conflict in that country. It's a personal story highlighting the impact of war and one man's dedication to peace and humanitarian work.

The next award announced was for Best Art Direction, and the Oscar went to Out of Africa. This marked the fourth category in a row where Catch Me If You Can was nominated but did not win.

Despite his attempts to remain composed and lower his expectations, Alex Hayes couldn't help the growing knot of anticipation in his stomach. With each announcement of a win for another film in categories where Catch Me If You Can was also nominated, a fresh wave of disappointment, however small, washed over him. Sensing his rising tension, Mia Sara gently squeezed his hand, offering a silent gesture of comfort and support. He gave her a small, reassuring smile in return, trying to appear calmer than he felt.

For the next award, Sally Field took the stage to present the honorary award. She announced that the Academy was bestowing an honorary award upon the legendary Paul Newman for his unique artistry and his distinguished service to the profession of acting.

The screen on stage flickered to life, revealing Paul Newman, who was accepting the award via satellite as he was currently on location filming The Color of Money. With his characteristic charm, he expressed his gratitude and then, to the surprise of many in the audience, including Alex, he said, "And I would be honored if my talented young colleague, Alex Hayes, would accept this on my behalf tonight."

Alex, genuinely taken aback, exchanged a look with Mia before rising to his feet as applause filled the hall. He made his way to the stage, a mix of disbelief and honor washing over him.

Sally Field greeted him with a warm smile as she presented him with the honorary Oscar statuette. Alex held it carefully, looking out at the applauding audience.

"I truly can't believe this," Alex began, a genuine smile spreading across his face, though his voice still held a touch of awe. "Talk about a first Oscar moment! Guess my very first time holding one of these beauties is thanks to the legendary Paul Newman. What an incredible honor."

Paul Newman's voice chuckled through the satellite link. "Well, thank you, Alex. And listen, you wouldn't mind lugging that shiny thing to Chicago next week when you come join us on set, would you? Don't get any ideas about keeping it, kid."

With a mischievous grin, Alex replied, "I don't know Paul, I can't make any promises like that."

With a final wave to the audience, Alex, still clutching the honorary Oscar, made his way back down the steps and to his seat.

The ceremony progressed with the announcement of the next award: Best Sound Effects Editing. The Oscar in this category was awarded to Back to the Future.

Following the lively moment with Paul Newman, another honorary Oscar was presented, this time to the accomplished musician Alex North. This award recognized his significant contributions to film music throughout his career, especially noting his remarkable record of being nominated for an Academy Award 15 times without a previous win. It was a special tribute to a dedicated artist whose work had enriched countless films.

'Molly's Pilgrim' won the Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action)

Taking the stage to present the Oscar for Best Actress was F. Murray Abraham, who had won the Best Actor award the year before. The nominees, a collection of remarkable talent, were: Anne Bancroft for Agnes of God, Whoopi Goldberg for The Color Purple, Jessica Lange for Sweet Dreams, Geraldine Page for The Trip to Bountiful, and Meryl Streep for Out of Africa. A hush fell over the auditorium as Abraham dramatically opened the envelope and announced the winner: "And the Academy Award goes to... Geraldine Page for The Trip to Bountiful!"

Geraldine Page was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress eight times for films like Hondo, Summer and Smoke, Sweet Bird of Youth, Toys in the Attic, The Pope of Greenwich Village, and The Trip to Bountiful. It was for The Trip to Bountiful in 1986 that she finally won the coveted Oscar, a culmination of years of outstanding work.

The awards ceremony continued, and the next Oscar to be handed out was for Best Cinematography. The beautiful visuals of Out of Africa were recognized, and the film took home another award. This marked the fifth category in which Catch Me If You Can had been nominated but hadn't won.

The next award presented was for Best Foreign Language Film, and the Oscar went to The Official Story from Argentina.

'The Official Story' is an Argentinian film released in 1985, set during the final years of the country's military dictatorship (1976-1983). The story centers around Alicia, a wealthy history teacher in Buenos Aires, who begins to question the origins of her adopted daughter, Gaby. As Alicia delves deeper into the truth, spurred by her friend Ana's harrowing experiences of torture and imprisonment under the regime, she starts to suspect that her husband, Roberto, a well-connected government official, may be involved in illegal activities related to the disappearances of political dissidents.

Alicia's journey becomes a quest for truth as she confronts the possibility that Gaby might be the child of a "desaparecida" (one of the disappeared), stolen from her parents during the dictatorship. The film explores themes of denial, complicity, and the struggle to come to terms with a nation's dark past. As Alicia uncovers more about the atrocities committed by the military junta, her comfortable life and her relationship with her husband begin to unravel, forcing her to face the devastating realities that had been deliberately hidden.

Whoopi Goldberg took the stage to present the award for Best Film Editing. She announced the nominees: Witness, Out of Africa, Prizzi's Honor, Runaway Train, and finally, Catch Me If You Can.

The Catch Me If You Can team, including Alex, held their breath, a mixture of hope and trepidation in the air after the film had been mentioned in and lost five categories already.

Whoopi Goldberg dramatically opened the envelope and with a flourish, read the name: "Michael Kahn for Catch Me If You Can!"

Alex leaped to his feet, a huge grin splitting his face, clapping and cheering loudly. Steven Spielberg, seated nearby, let out a whoop of joy, and the rest of the Catch Me If You Can contingent in the theater joined in the enthusiastic celebration. Finally, the film had won its first award of the night.