This is a list of films which placed number one at the weekly box office in the United States during 1955 per Variety's weekly National Boxoffice Survey. The results are based on a sample of 20-25 key cities and therefore, any box office amounts quoted may not be the total that the film grossed nationally in the week.

Number-one films

# Week ending Film Notes Ref
1January 5, 1955There's No Business Like Show Business[1]
2January 12, 195520,000 Leagues Under the Sea20,000 Leagues Under the Sea reached number one in its third week of release.[1]
3January 19, 1955Vera CruzVera Cruz reached number one in its fourth week of release.[2]
4January 26, 195520,000 Leagues Under the Sea20,000 Leagues Under the Sea returned to number one in its fifth week of release.[3]
5February 2, 1955The Bridges at Toko-RiThe Bridges at Toko-Ri reached number one in its second week of release.[4]
6February 9, 1955[5]
7February 16, 1955[6]
8February 23, 1955Battle CryBattle Cry reached number one in its third week of release.[7]
9March 2, 1955The Country GirlThe Country Girl reached number one in its ninth week of release.[8]
10March 9, 1955Battle CryBattle Cry returned to number one in its fifth week of release.[9]
11March 16, 1955The Country GirlThe Country Girl returned to number one in its eleventh week of release.[10]
12March 23, 1955[11]
13March 30, 1955[12]
14April 6, 1955[13]
15April 13, 1955A Man Called PeterA Man Called Peter grossed $400,000 from 20 key cities.[14]
16April 20, 1955East of EdenEast of Eden reached number one in its second week of release.[15]
17April 27, 1955Blackboard JungleBlackboard Jungle reached number one in its fifth week of release.[16]
18May 4, 1955[17]
19May 11, 1955The ProdigalThe Prodigal grossed $200,000 from the cities sampled.[18]
20May 18, 1955Blackboard JungleBlackboard Jungle returned to number one in its eighth week of release.[19]
21May 25, 1955Strategic Air CommandStrategic Air Command reached number one in its ninth week of release.[20]
22June 1, 1955[21]
23June 8, 1955[22]
24June 15, 1955Love Me or Leave MeLove Me or Leave Me reached number one in its third week of release.[23]
25June 22, 1955[24]
26June 29, 1955The Seven Year ItchThe Seven Year Itch reached number one in its fourth week of release.[25]
27July 6, 1955[26]
28July 13, 1955Not as a StrangerNot as a Stranger reached number one in its second week of release.[27]
29July 20, 1955Not as a Stranger grossed $350,000 from 23 key cities.[28]
30July 27, 1955Mister Roberts[29]
31August 3, 1955Mister Roberts grossed $600,000 from the cities sampled.[30]
32August 10, 1955Mister Roberts grossed $500,000 from 24 key cities.[31]
33August 17, 1955[32]
34August 24, 1955Mister Roberts grossed $500,000 from 21 key cities.[33]
35August 31, 1955To Catch a ThiefTo Catch a Thief reached number one in its fourth week of release.[34]
36September 7, 1955[35]
37September 14, 1955[36]
38September 21, 1955Cinerama HolidayCinerama Holiday reached number one in its 32nd week of release.[37]
39September 28, 1955[38]
40October 5, 1955To Hell and BackTo Hell and Back reached number one in its seventh week of release.[39]
41October 12, 1955[40]
42October 19, 1955To Hell and Back grossed $400,000 from 17 key cities.[41]
43October 26, 1955To Hell and Back grossed $300,000 from 13 key cities.[42]
44November 2, 1955TrialTrial reached number one in its fourth week of release.[43]
45November 9, 1955Cinerama HolidayCinerama Holiday returned to number one in its 39th week of release.[44]
46November 16, 1955Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls reached number one in its second week of release.[45]
47November 23, 1955[46]
48November 30, 1955The Tender TrapThe Tender Trap reached number one in its fourth week of release.[47]
49December 7, 1955[48]
50December 14, 1955Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls reached number one in its sixth week of release.[49]
51December 21, 1955Cinerama HolidayCinerama Holiday returned to number one in its 45th week of release.[50]
52December 28, 1955Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls returned to number one in its eighth week of release.[51]

Highest-grossing films

The highest-grossing films during the calendar year based on theatrical rentals were as follows:

RankTitleDistributorRental[52]
1 Cinerama Holiday Cinerama Releasing Corporation $10,000,000
2 Mister Roberts Warner Bros. Pictures $8,500,000
3 Battle Cry $8,000,000
4 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Walt Disney/Buena Vista Distribution $8,000,000
5 Not as a Stranger United Artists $7,100,000
6 The Country Girl Paramount Pictures $6,900,000
7 Lady and the Tramp Walt Disney/Buena Vista Distribution $6,500,000
8 Strategic Air Command Paramount Pictures $6,500,000
9 To Hell and Back Universal Pictures $6,000,000
10 The Sea Chase Warner Bros. Pictures $6,000,000

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. January 12, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  2. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. January 19, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  3. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. January 26, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  4. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. February 2, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  5. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. February 9, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  6. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. February 16, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  7. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. February 23, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  8. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. March 2, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  9. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. March 9, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  10. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. March 16, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  11. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. March 23, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  12. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. March 30, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  13. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. April 6, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  14. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. April 13, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  15. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. April 20, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  16. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. April 27, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  17. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. May 4, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  18. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. May 11, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  19. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. May 18, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  20. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. May 25, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  21. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. June 1, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  22. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. June 8, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  23. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. June 15, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  24. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. June 22, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  25. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. June 29, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  26. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. July 6, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  27. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. July 13, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  28. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. July 20, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  29. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. July 27, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  30. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. August 3, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  31. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. August 10, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  32. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. August 17, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  33. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. August 24, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  34. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. August 31, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  35. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. September 7, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  36. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. September 14, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  37. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. September 21, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  38. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. September 28, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  39. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. October 5, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  40. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. October 12, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  41. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. October 19, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  42. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. October 26, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  43. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. November 2, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  44. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. November 9, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  45. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. November 16, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  46. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. November 23, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  47. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. November 30, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  48. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. December 7, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  49. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. December 14, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  50. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. December 21, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  51. ↑ "National Boxoffice Survey". Variety. December 28, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  52. ↑ "1955's Top Film Grossers". Variety. January 25, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Archive.org.

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