26th Academy Awards
Award ceremony
The 26th Academy Awards were held on March 25, 1954, simultaneously at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, and the NBC Center Theatre in New York City.
The second national telecast of the Awards show drew an estimated 43 million viewers. Wikipedia
Date: March 25, 1954
Hosted by: Donald O'Connor (Hollywood); Fredric March (New York City)
Location: Hollywood Pantages Theatre and New Century Theatre