Davis did not object as her rival had often done this, but, on the night of the ceremony, she was livid when Crawford took the stage to cheerfully accept the award on behalf of Anne Bancroft, who had a Broadway commitment.
Davis did not raise an objection since her competitor often did so, but, on the evening of the ceremony, she was furious when Crawford stepped onto the stage to warmly receive the award on behalf of Anne Bancroft, who had a prior commitment in theater.