Movie Archive > Based on Fiction Book/Short Story > 1951
Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies Released in 1951
This list shows all Based on Fiction Book/Short Story 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 Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies for 1951
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 22 | No Orchids for Miss Blandish | Drama | Theatrical | $23,493 | |
| June 16 | Native Son | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| July 17 | Show Boat | Musical | Theatrical | $11,000,000 | |
| July 26 | On Moonlight Bay | Musical | Theatrical | $0 | |
| July 28 | Alice in Wonderland | Adventure | Theatrical | $0 | |
| August 14 | A Place in the Sun | Drama | Theatrical | $16,057 | |
| September 10 | The River | Drama | Theatrical | $200,354 | |
| September 13 | Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. | Action | Theatrical | $6,000,000 | |
| October 12 | Across the Wide Missouri | Western | Theatrical | $5,500,000 | |
| November 28 | A Christmas Carol | Drama | Theatrical | $24 | |
| December 6 | Fixed Bayonets! | Action | Theatrical | $0 | |
| December 26 | The African Queen | Adventure | Theatrical | $10,751,747 | |
| Rashomon | Drama | Theatrical | $131,056 | ||