Academy awards |
| 1961 year 34th |
| Best Supporting Actress | Fay Bainter | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Franz Planer | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Gordon Sawyer | Nomination |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Fernando Carrere | Nomination |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Edward G. Boyle | Nomination |
| Best Costume Design (Black-and-White) | Dorothy Jeakins | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1961 year 19th |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Shirley MacLaine | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Fay Bainter | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | William Wyler | Nomination |