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Comedy Box Office 1953: Highest-Grossing Comedy Movies

Father of Four (1953) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in 1953, with $5M worldwide, ahead of Dangerous When Wet (1953) at $3.3M and Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953) at $257K. 14 comedy films released in 1953 report a worldwide gross, $9M in all, 2% of it from the US & Canada. That is 4 times the total of 1952, whose releases took $2.2M. By language, Danish leads with $5M across 1 comedy release.

1953 releases with a gross
14
combined worldwide
$9M
Father of Four (1953), the #1
$5M
vs 1952
×4
Father of Four (1953) movie poster #1 of 14
#1 comedy movie of 1953

Father of Four (1953)

1953 · Comedy, Family

$5M worldwide · 56% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of 1953?

Father of Four (1953) leads with $5M, 56% of the total. The top 5 together took $8.8M, 98% of what all 14 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Father of Four (1953) movie poster Number 1
    $5M Father of Four (1953)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. Dangerous When Wet (1953) movie poster Number 2
    $3.3M Dangerous When Wet (1953)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953) movie poster Number 3
    $257K Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. I Vitelloni (1953) movie poster Number 4
    $148.4K I Vitelloni (1953)
    $116.4K US & Canada · 78% $32K elsewhere · 22%
  5. The Return of Don Camillo (1953) movie poster Number 5
    $127.8K The Return of Don Camillo (1953)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of 1953, 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 1953.

  1. 1 Father of Four (1953) movie poster
    Father of Four (1953) Nov 2, 1953 · Danish · Comedy, Family $5M worldwide
    Nov 2, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M
  2. 2 Dangerous When Wet (1953) movie poster
    Dangerous When Wet (1953) Jun 18, 1953 · English · Romance, Comedy, Music $3.3M worldwide
    Jun 18, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
  3. 3 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953) movie poster
    Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953) Feb 25, 1953 · French · Comedy $257K worldwide
    Feb 25, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $257K
  4. 4 I Vitelloni (1953) movie poster
    I Vitelloni (1953) Aug 26, 1953 · Italian · Comedy, Drama $148.4K worldwide
    Aug 26, 1953 US and Canada: $116.4K Rest of the world: $32K Worldwide: $148.4K
  5. 5 The Return of Don Camillo (1953) movie poster
    The Return of Don Camillo (1953) Jun 5, 1953 · French · Comedy $127.8K worldwide
    Jun 5, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $127.8K
  6. 6 Roman Holiday (1953) movie poster
    Roman Holiday (1953) Aug 27, 1953 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $103.2K worldwide
    Aug 27, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $103.2K
  7. 7 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) movie poster
    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Jul 1, 1953 · English · Comedy, Romance $25K worldwide
    Jul 1, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25K
  8. 8 The Band Wagon (1953) movie poster
    The Band Wagon (1953) Aug 7, 1953 · English · Comedy, Romance, Musical $15K worldwide
    Aug 7, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15K
  9. 9 Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (1953) movie poster
    Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (1953) Jul 25, 1953 · English · Sci-Fi, Animation, Comedy $14.8K worldwide
    Jul 25, 1953 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
  10. 10 Duck Amuck (1953) movie poster
    Duck Amuck (1953) Feb 28, 1953 · English · Comedy, Animation $14.8K worldwide
    Feb 28, 1953 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
  11. 11 Bully for Bugs (1953) movie poster
    Bully for Bugs (1953) Aug 8, 1953 · English · Comedy, Animation $14.8K worldwide
    Aug 8, 1953 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
  12. 12 Glen or Glenda (1953) movie poster
    Glen or Glenda (1953) Apr 1, 1953 · English · Drama, Comedy $10.2K worldwide
    Apr 1, 1953 US and Canada: $10.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.2K
  13. 13 How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) movie poster
    How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) Oct 29, 1953 · English · Romance, Comedy $1.5K worldwide
    Oct 29, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5K
  14. 14 The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) movie poster
    The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) Mar 4, 1953 · English · Comedy $56 worldwide
    Mar 4, 1953 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $56
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1953?

Of the top 10, Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (1953) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while I Vitelloni (1953) made 22% of its gross abroad. Across all 14 films, $170.8K (2%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Father of Four (1953) $5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. 2 Dangerous When Wet (1953) $3.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953) $257K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 I Vitelloni (1953) $148.4K
    $116.4K US & Canada · 78% $32K elsewhere · 22%
  5. 5 The Return of Don Camillo (1953) $127.8K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Roman Holiday (1953) $103.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) $25K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Band Wagon (1953) $15K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (1953) $14.8K
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Duck Amuck (1953) $14.8K
    $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1953 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 14 films reached $100M. 14 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $9M 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 14 films, 100% of the list $9M · 100% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1953 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $5M from 1 film, led by Father of Four (1953). March was the quietest month ($56). 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 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953) $271.8K Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)
  3. March Mar The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) $56 The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)
  4. April Apr Glen or Glenda (1953) $10.2K Glen or Glenda (1953)
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun Dangerous When Wet (1953) $3.4M Dangerous When Wet (1953)
  7. July Jul Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) $39.8K Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
  8. August Aug I Vitelloni (1953) $281.4K I Vitelloni (1953)
  9. September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  10. October Oct How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) $1.5K How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
  11. November Nov Father of Four (1953) $5M Father of Four (1953)
  12. December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years

How Does 1953 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1946 earned the most: $37.7M from 5 films, led by Song of the South (1946). 1953 took $9M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1944 4 films 4 $31.7K – 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
1953 14 films · +301% 14 $9M +301% Father of Four (1953) $5M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in 1953?

Danish-language comedy films took $5M across 1 film, 56% of the total, ahead of English-language comedy films ($3.5M) and French-language comedy films ($384.8K).

1953 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. Danish $5M
    1 film · #1 Father of Four (1953)
  2. English $3.5M
    10 films · #1 Dangerous When Wet (1953)
  3. French $384.8K
    2 films · #1 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)
  4. Italian $148.4K
    1 film · #1 I Vitelloni (1953)
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 1953: 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 14 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in 1953?

Father of Four (1953) leads with $5M worldwide. Next come Dangerous When Wet (1953) at $3.3M and Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953) at $257K.

How much did comedy movies released in 1953 earn?

14 comedy films released in 1953 report a worldwide gross, $9M in all, or $642.3K per film on average. 1952 releases took $2.2M.

How many comedy movies released in 1953 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Father of Four (1953), earned $5M.

How much of the 1953 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$170.8K of the $9M total, or 2%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 14 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1953 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 1953. 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 1953 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.