Melvin and Howard

The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes.

Role	Credit
Director:	Jonathan Demme
Writer:	Bo Goldman
Cast:	Jason Robards Jr. , Paul Le Mat , Mary Steenburgen , Michael J. Pollard , Gloria Grahame , Dabney Coleman

Golden Globe Awards

1981 Nominee

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Melvin and Howard
1981 Winner

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- Melvin and Howard
- Mary Steenburgen
1981 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Melvin and Howard
- Paul Le Mat
1981 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- Melvin and Howard
- Jason Robards Jr.