It marked thefirsttime, since 1942, and only thethirdtime in all Oscar history, hat an actress was nominated in both the lead and supporting categories.Her performance as a cool and icy blonde recalled the way that Hitchcock often presented and treated his ethereal leading ladies, who included Madeleine Carroll, Grace Kelly, Vera Miles, and Tippi Hedren.[Note: Realistically, it was unlikely that any of the elaborate concluding numbers could be performed in any existing movie house.Hahn).The film, shot in Los Angeles, was significant for being one of the first to receive an Oscar nomination for Special Effects - a category recognized for the first time.The ship, at the edge of the Neutral Zone, was commanded by Admiral Marcus - who complained that Kirk was in violation of his orders by taking Harrison into custody rather han killing him.