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Contemporary Fiction Movies Released in 1951
This list shows all Contemporary Fiction films released in 1951, 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 Contemporary Fiction Movies for 1951
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2 | Victimas del pecado | Musical | Theatrical | $0 | |
| February 22 | No Orchids for Miss Blandish | Drama | Theatrical | $23,493 | |
| April 20 | On the Riviera | Multiple Genres | Theatrical | $2,500,000 | |
| May 31 | Penny Points to Paradise | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | |
| July 3 | Strangers on a Train | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $7,022,725 | |
| July 4 | Ace in the Hole | Drama | Theatrical | $398,678 | |
| August 14 | A Place in the Sun | Drama | Theatrical | $16,057 | |
| August 29 | La hija del engaño | Drama | Theatrical | $2,052 | |
| Sommarlek | Drama | Theatrical | $7,727 | ||
| September 10 | The River | Drama | Theatrical | $200,354 | |
| September 18 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Drama | Theatrical | $8,008,372 | |
| October 4 | An American in Paris | Musical | Theatrical | $4,500,243 | |
| October 15 | The Lavender Hill Mob | Comedy | Theatrical | $32,186 | |
| November 30 | La Poison | Comedy | Theatrical | $50,045 | |
| December 6 | Fixed Bayonets! | Action | Theatrical | $0 | |