Arthur (1981) Synopsis / Plot Arthur is a happy drunk with no pretensions at any ambition. He is also the heir to a vast fortune which he is told will only be his if he marries Susan. He does not love Susan, but she will make something of him the family expects. Arthur proposes but then meets a girl with no money who he could easily fall in love with. Awards 1981: 2 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor (John Gielgud), Original Song. 4 Nominations 1981: 4 Golden Globes, including Best Movie - Comedy or Musical. 5 nominations 1981: BAFTA Awards: 2 Nom., including Best Supp. Artist (Gielgud) 1981: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Supporting Actor (John Gielgud). 2 Nominations 1981: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Supporting Actor (Gielgud) 1981: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Original Comedy Screenplay