Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Special Effects | Thomas T. Moulton | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Art Direction | Alexander Golitzen | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Nominated | |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | Charles C. Bennett | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | Joan Harrison | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Nominated | |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Special Effects | Paul Eagler | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Albert Basserman | Nominated |
