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Comedy Box Office 1952: Highest-Grossing Comedy Movies

Singin' in the Rain (1952) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in 1952, with $2.1M worldwide, ahead of The White Sheik (1952) at $70.7K and Rabbit’s Kin (1952) at $14.8K. 10 comedy films released in 1952 report a worldwide gross, $2.2M in all, 89% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $2.2M across 8 comedy releases.

1952 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$2.2M
Singin' in the Rain (1952), the #1
$2.1M
earned in the US & Canada
89%
Singin' in the Rain (1952) movie poster #1 of 10
#1 comedy movie of 1952

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

1952 · Comedy, Romance

$2.1M worldwide · 94% of the chart's total

$1.9M US & Canada · 90% $211.9K elsewhere · 10%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of 1952?

Singin' in the Rain (1952) leads with $2.1M, 94% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.2M, 99% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Singin' in the Rain (1952) movie poster Number 1
    $2.1M Singin' in the Rain (1952)
    $1.9M US & Canada · 90% $211.9K elsewhere · 10%
  2. The White Sheik (1952) movie poster Number 2
    $70.7K The White Sheik (1952)
    $50.9K US & Canada · 72% $19.8K elsewhere · 28%
  3. Rabbit’s Kin (1952) movie poster Number 3
    $14.8K Rabbit’s Kin (1952)
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Rabbit Seasoning (1952) movie poster Number 4
    $14.8K Rabbit Seasoning (1952)
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Water, Water Every Hare (1952) movie poster Number 5
    $14.8K Water, Water Every Hare (1952)
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of 1952, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1952.

  1. 1 Singin' in the Rain (1952) movie poster
    Singin' in the Rain (1952) Apr 11, 1952 · English · Comedy, Romance, Musical $2.1M worldwide
    Apr 11, 1952 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $211.9K Worldwide: $2.1M
  2. 2 The White Sheik (1952) movie poster
    The White Sheik (1952) Sep 6, 1952 · Italian · Comedy, Romance $70.7K worldwide
    Sep 6, 1952 US and Canada: $50.9K Rest of the world: $19.8K Worldwide: $70.7K
  3. 3 Rabbit’s Kin (1952) movie poster
    Rabbit’s Kin (1952) Nov 15, 1952 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $14.8K worldwide
    Nov 15, 1952 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
  4. 4 Rabbit Seasoning (1952) movie poster
    Rabbit Seasoning (1952) Sep 20, 1952 · English · Comedy, Animation $14.8K worldwide
    Sep 20, 1952 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
  5. 5 Water, Water Every Hare (1952) movie poster
    Water, Water Every Hare (1952) Apr 19, 1952 · English · Animation, Sci-Fi, Comedy $14.8K worldwide
    Apr 19, 1952 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
  6. 6 Feed the Kitty (1952) movie poster
    Feed the Kitty (1952) Feb 2, 1952 · English · Comedy, Animation $14.8K worldwide
    Feb 2, 1952 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
  7. 7 Pat and Mike (1952) movie poster
    Pat and Mike (1952) Jun 13, 1952 · English · Sport, Comedy, Romance $11.9K worldwide
    Jun 13, 1952 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9K
  8. 8 Le Plaisir (1952) movie poster
    Le Plaisir (1952) Feb 29, 1952 · French · Drama, Comedy, Romance $2.1K worldwide
    Feb 29, 1952 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1K
  9. 9 The Golden Coach (1952) movie poster
    The Golden Coach (1952) Dec 5, 1952 · English · Comedy, Romance, Drama $439 worldwide
    Dec 5, 1952 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $439
  10. 10 Monkey Business (1952) movie poster
    Monkey Business (1952) Sep 2, 1952 · English · Sci-Fi, Comedy $265 worldwide
    Sep 2, 1952 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $265
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1952?

Of the top 10, Rabbit’s Kin (1952) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The White Sheik (1952) made 28% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $2M (89%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Singin' in the Rain (1952) $2.1M
    $1.9M US & Canada · 90% $211.9K elsewhere · 10%
  2. 2 The White Sheik (1952) $70.7K
    $50.9K US & Canada · 72% $19.8K elsewhere · 28%
  3. 3 Rabbit’s Kin (1952) $14.8K
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Rabbit Seasoning (1952) $14.8K
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Water, Water Every Hare (1952) $14.8K
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Feed the Kitty (1952) $14.8K
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Pat and Mike (1952) $11.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Le Plaisir (1952) $2.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 The Golden Coach (1952) $439
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Monkey Business (1952) $265
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 1952 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 10 films reached $100M. 10 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $2.2M total.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • Under $10M 10 films, 100% of the list $2.2M · 100% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1952 Earned the Most?

April releases took the most, $2.1M from 2 films, led by Singin' in the Rain (1952). December was the quietest month ($439). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb Feed the Kitty (1952) $16.9K Feed the Kitty (1952)
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr Singin' in the Rain (1952) $2.1M Singin' in the Rain (1952)
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun Pat and Mike (1952) $11.9K Pat and Mike (1952)
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  9. September Sep The White Sheik (1952) $85.7K The White Sheik (1952)
  10. October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  11. November Nov Rabbit’s Kin (1952) $14.8K Rabbit’s Kin (1952)
  12. December Dec The Golden Coach (1952) $439 The Golden Coach (1952)
Last 10 years

How Does 1952 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1946 earned the most: $37.7M from 5 films, led by Song of the South (1946). 1952 took $2.2M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1943 3 films 3 $1.3M – The Marry-Go-Round (1943) $1.3M
1944 4 films · −98% 4 $31.7K −98% What’s Cookin’ Doc? (1944) $14.8K
1945 7 films · +69037% 7 $21.9M +69037% The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) $21.3M
1946 5 films · +72% 5 $37.7M +72% Song of the South (1946) $37.5M
1947 6 films · −97% 6 $1.1M −97% The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) $956.6K
1948 4 films · −97% 4 $29.7K −97% Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) $14.8K
1949 7 films · +633% 7 $217.9K +633% Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) $147.2K
1950 4 films · −93% 4 $16K −93% Rabbit of Seville (1950) $14.8K
1951 4 films · +251% 4 $56.4K +251% The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) $32.2K
1952 10 films · +3876% 10 $2.2M +3876% Singin' in the Rain (1952) $2.1M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in 1952?

English-language comedy films took $2.2M across 8 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Italian-language comedy films ($70.7K) and French-language comedy films ($2.1K).

1952 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $2.2M
    8 films · #1 Singin' in the Rain (1952)
  2. Italian $70.7K
    1 film · #1 The White Sheik (1952)
  3. French $2.1K
    1 film · #1 Le Plaisir (1952)
Archive

Comedy Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1921 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $16.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $40.8B
2010s 10 years · $118B
2000s 10 years · $79.4B
1990s 10 years · $33.7B
1980s 10 years · $17.5B
1970s 10 years · $3.2B
1960s 10 years · $554.7M
1950s 10 years · $162M
1940s 10 years · $188M
1930s 10 years · $31.5M
1920s 7 years · $132.6K
FAQ

Comedy Box Office 1952: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 10 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in 1952?

Singin' in the Rain (1952) leads with $2.1M worldwide, $1.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The White Sheik (1952) at $70.7K and Rabbit’s Kin (1952) at $14.8K.

How much did comedy movies released in 1952 earn?

10 comedy films released in 1952 report a worldwide gross, $2.2M in all, or $224.1K per film on average.

How many comedy movies released in 1952 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Singin' in the Rain (1952), earned $2.1M.

How much of the 1952 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$2M of the $2.2M total, or 89%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 4 films of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1952 comedy box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 1952. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.

How often is the 1952 comedy box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.