BY THE NUMBERS
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Changing Times: Dominant Genres of U.S.-Made Films
1. 1914: Drama 20.2%
2. 1924: Romance 28.2%
3. 1934: Crime 23.3%
4. 1944: Musical 19.7%
5. 1954: Western 21.4%
6. 1964: Comedy 29.7%
7. 1974: Crime 31.6%
8. 1984: Comedy 27.1%
SOURCE: Tessa Horan, Premiere magazine
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