No awards were given at the first festival, but an audience referendum was held to determine which films and performances were most praiseworthy. The French film "À Nous la Liberté" was voted the Film Più Divertente (the Funnest Film). "The Sin of Madelon Claudet" was chosen the Film Più Commovente (the Most Moving Film) and its star, Helen Hayes, the best actress. Most Original Film (Film dalla fantasia più originale) was given to "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", and its leading man, Fredric March, was voted best actor.