Academy awards |
| 1957 year 30th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Charles Laughton | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Elsa Lanchester | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Billy Wilder | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Gordon Sawyer | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Daniel Mandell | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1957 year 15th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Marlene Dietrich | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Charles Laughton | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Elsa Lanchester | Winner |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Billy Wilder | Nomination |