5th Locarno Film Festival
| Location | Locarno, Switzerland |
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| Founded | 1946 |
| Festival date | Opening: 29 June 1950 Closing: 9 July 1950 |
| Website | Locarno Film Festival |
The 5th Locarno Film Festival was held from 29 June to 9 July 1950 in Locarno, Switzerland. The festival returned to its no official prizes standard this year; however, the attending international critics decided to vote anyways and declared When Willie Comes Marching Home by John Ford the best picture of the festival.