| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hustler | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1961 | shortlisted |
| All the King's Men | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1949 | shortlisted |
| All the King's Men | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1949 | winner |
| All the King's Men | Writer | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | 1949 | shortlisted |