The 19th National Board of Review Awards were announced on December 19, 1947.

Best English Language Films

1. Monsieur Verdoux
2. Great Expectations
3. Shoeshine
4. Crossfire
5. Boomerang!
6. Odd Man Out
7. Gentleman's Agreement
8. To Live in Peace
9. It's a Wonderful Life
10. The Overlanders

Winners

• Best Film: Monsieur Verdoux
• Best Actor: Michael Redgrave (Mourning Becomes Electra)
• Best Actress: Celia Johnson (This Happy Breed)
• Best Director: Elia Kazan (Boomerang! and Gentleman's Agreement)