Career
She had 69 film credits from 1945 to 1976. Dawson also worked on an episode of Walt Disney"s Wonderful World of Color in 1969, which was the made-for-television film Guns in the Heather, as well as a few episodes of the television show Sir Francis Drake. Oscar nomination
1956 Academy Awards for the film The Pickwick Papers, in the category of Best Costumes-Black and White.
Lost to I"ll Cry Tomorrow.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominations
18th British Academy Film Awards-Nominated in the category of Best British Costume (B/West), for the film Of Human Bondage. Lost to The Pumpkin Eater.
18th British Academy Film Awards-nominated in the category of Best British Costume (Colour), for the film Woman of Straw. Lost to Becket. 27th British Academy Film Awards-Nominated in the category of Best Costumes, for the film A Doll"s House.
Lost to The Hireling.