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Original Screenplay Movies Released in 1953

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This list shows all Original Screenplay films released in 1953, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.

Domestic Analysis for Original Screenplay Movies for 1953

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Release
Date
MovieGenreRelease
Type
Revenue
to Date
Trailer
 
January 1 Roman Holiday Romantic Comedy Theatrical $11,834  
 
January 21 Niagara Thriller/Suspense Theatrical $2,500,000  
 
February 1 The Naked Spur Western Theatrical $0  
 
February 11 Angel Face Drama Theatrical $0  
 
April 10 House of Wax Horror Theatrical $24,760,178  
 
April 24 Shane Western Theatrical $20,000,000  
 
May 27 Pickup on South Street Thriller/Suspense Theatrical $0  
 
June 6 Stalag 17 Drama Theatrical $0  
 
June 10 Robot Monster Horror Theatrical $0  
 
July 1 The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T Multiple Genres Theatrical $0  
 
July 3 Dangerous When Wet Musical Theatrical $0  
 
July 13 Titanic Drama Theatrical $0  
 
July 26 The Maze Horror Theatrical $219,164  
 
September 3 Cat-Women of the Moon Thriller/Suspense Theatrical $0  
 
September 11 99 River Street Thriller/Suspense Theatrical $0  
 
October 6 Little Fugitive Drama Theatrical $29,505  
 
November 3 Tôkyô monogatari Drama Theatrical $339,233  
 
December 4 Escape from Fort Bravo Western Theatrical $0  
 
December 13 L’amour d’une femme Drama Theatrical $42,397  
 
December 19 Crin-Blanc Drama Theatrical $0  
 
December 22 Europa ’51 Drama Theatrical $9,391