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Demographics and Theatre attendance
In 1939 there were about 140 million americans. Today there are almost 326 million (plus a few million illegals). According to Box Office Mojo theatre attendance figures, 208 million americans went to see Gone With the Wind. This means many millions went to see it twice or three times. In major cities (New York, LA, Chicago etc) ticket prices for premier movies was $0.35. In lots of other cities it was cheaper than that. But, there was no TV, internet or other entertainment venue (with the exception of live theatre) to compete.
In 2015, a little over 108 million people bought tickets in the U.S. to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens. That is one third of the U.S. population today. The prices of tickets range from around $10 down to around $6.50.
To get from $0.35 to $10 is an inflation of 2,857%
some random BO stats I find interesting.... Apr 07, 06:22
one more.... Apr 07, 06:36
There are 3 Americans today for every 2 in 1980. Also, Delta House measures movies by return on investment {nm} Apr 07, 07:16
when I saw Star Wars in 1978 it cost 78 cents to see it {nm} Apr 07, 09:19
yep. that's why when you adjust for inflation it is the 2nd biggest film of all time... Apr 07, 10:42
it’s great, but you’re absolutely right. {nm} Apr 07, 13:36
thank you {nm} Apr 07, 15:21
It would be interesting to know how the average blockbuster budget has increased since 1980. Apr 07, 09:25
yes, wish budgets for films were made as readily available as box office gross. {nm} Apr 07, 10:43
One for you, Lobo, TGSOE is #3 all time among movies never to chart higher than third place on any weekend. Apr 07, 16:23
that is crazy, thanks for that one! {nm} Apr 07, 19:50
It also broke the 12 yr record of smallest 2nd week drop (+76%) by a lot - for 3000+ theaters Apr 08, 11:56
Thanks for sharing! {nm} Apr 07, 12:02
These are great, thanks. {nm} Apr 07, 12:26
Very interesting info, thank you for sharing this. {nm} Apr 07, 13:07
Your post are always interesting. Thank you. {nm} Apr 07, 15:41
MOVIES THAT SOLD THE MOST TICKETS UNADJUSTED FOR INFLATION Apr 07, 17:35
It sold nearly twice the amount of tickets as TFA... insanity {nm} Apr 07, 19:51
The power and impact of film in 1939 vs today is nearly unimaginable; {nm} Apr 08, 23:27
Demographics and Theatre attendance Apr 08, 00:05
good stuff! {nm} Apr 08, 07:43
Tickets by me range $23 to $7.... I wish they only cost $10. The $7 is half price Tuesday. {nm} Apr 08, 10:44
Tickets by me range $23 to $7.... I wish they only cost $10. The $7 is half price Tuesday. {nm} Apr 08, 10:45