Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Nominated | Best Actress | 1941 |
| Nominated | Best Black and White Art Direction | 1941 |
| Nominated | Best Black and White Cinematography | 1941 |
| Nominated | Best Dramatic Score | 1941 |
| Nominated |
Best Picture |
1941 |
| Nominated | Best Screenplay | 1941 |
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