There are several reasons why Hollywood does not want to compare box office films of the last century and the present. After all, ticket prices then and now are very different. However, there are 10 films of the 20th century that are considered the most successful.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937, was Disney's first animated feature film. And this animated masterpiece raised about $ 184.9 million. He was re-released at least three more times, and this brought even more money to the creators.
Since the release, about 109 million tickets have been sold. And if you transfer everything to today's money, then the film could bring the studio almost $ 1 billion.
The Exorcist (1973)
In the entire history of cinema, there were only six horror films that have ever been nominated for an Oscar. And this one of them has earned more than 232.9 million dollars since its appearance on the screens in 1973. Given today's realities, the Exorcist, for which more than 116 million tickets were sold, would have earned about $ 1.04 billion.
"Doctor Zhivago" (1965)
Doctor Zhivago earned $ 112.1 million during its screenings in movie theaters and received five Academy Awards. It is estimated that more than 124 million tickets have been sold. And if we take into account the current rate, then the income would be about 1.12 billion dollars.
Jaws (1975)
Steven Spielberg's Jaws was released in 1975 and earned $ 260 million. During premieres, 128 million tickets were sold. And apparently, the horror movie, which like the Exorcist was nominated for an Oscar, would have earned $ 1.15 billion.
The Ten Commandments (1956)
This almost four-hour film appeared on the screens in 1956 and earned $ 65.5 million at the box office. Over 130 million tickets were sold for premiere screenings. If we translate their value to today's price, then the film would have earned 1.18 billion dollars.
The Titanic (1997)
"Titanic" is named one of the best films in history. Regardless of inflation, James Cameron's masterpiece ranks sixth in the list of highest grossing film in the United States and the third in the world. According to estimates, more than 143 million tickets have been sold on the Titanic all time. And given today's prices, the film would have earned about $ 1.29 billion at the box office alone.
“Alien” (1982)
The film “Alien”, which received four Oscars, has earned $ 434.9 million since its premiere in 1982. And almost 148 million tickets were sold at his shows. Given inflation, the film would now bring its creators $ 1.33 billion.
The Sound of Music (1965)
The tape "Sounds of Music" twice appeared in cinemas. And since the premiere in 1965, the film has raised $ 158.8 million. The picture, which received five Oscars, sold a little more than 157 million tickets, which is approximately $ 1.41 billion, if translated into today's prices.
Star Wars (1977)
The 1977 blockbuster was reprinted at least twice and earned $ 460.9 million at the box office. Over the past 40 years, more than 178 million tickets have been sold. And this is equivalent to $ 1.6 billion at today's prices.
Gone With the Wind (1939)
Gone With the Wind has been re-released at least seven times since its premiere in 1939. And for all the time he raised $ 203 million. The picture is so popular that for all 80 years of its existence more than 201 million tickets have been sold. And if they were bought today, then the fees would be about $ 1.8 billion.