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For which film did Lee Grant receive her first Oscar nomination?

  • Detective Story

  • Shampoo

  • In The Heat of The Night

  • Peyton Place

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Lee Grant received her first Academy Award nomination for her performance in the 1951 film Detective Story. In the film, she plays a prostitute who is involved in a murder investigation. Grant's performance was praised by critics, and she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She ultimately lost the award to Josephine Hull for her performance in Harvey.
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