'' The Divided Heart '' was a popular and critical success , being highly praised for its sensitivity , emotional impact and the even-handedness with which it dealt with its subject matter . While noting that the film 's ending reportedly left many viewers feeling disappointed and let down , critics conceded that it would have been impossible for a storyline of this nature to reach a conclusion which pleased everyone . In a contemporary review in the '' New York Times '' , noted critic Bosley Crowther wrote : " This is a bleak , heart-rending problem , as it is finely presented in this film with exceptionally sensitive understanding and scrupulous integrity . And the fact that it can not be unraveled to the satisfaction of all ... is simply an indication that a happy solution is beyond the power of a man as wise as Solomon — or even the author of the script — to hit upon . " '' The Divided Heart '' was nominated in six categories at the 1955 British Academy Film Awards and won three , with Mitchell being named '' Best British Actress '' and Borchers picking up the '' Best Foreign Actress '' award . Separate awards for British and foreign actresses were given between 1952 and 1967 ( after which they were combined into one '' Best Actress '' award ) , and this was the only year in which both awards were won by actresses from the same film . The film also won the '' UN Award '' . It also received nominations in the '' Best Film '' and '' Best British Film '' categories , and Whittingham was nominated for '' Best British Screenplay '' . In the U.S. , '' The Divided Heart '' was named among the top 5 foreign films at the 1955 National Board of Review Awards
1955 British Academy Film Awards
8th British Academy Film Awards
The Divided Heart