In 1950, a person could purchase a movie ticket for a mere 46 cents on average. By 2016, the average ticket price had increased to $8.65 -- and the increase in ticket prices shows no signs of slowing down. Still, the prices of tickets are much more consistent when adjusted for inflation.
In 1940, a movie ticket cost a quarter. Now, some theaters charge upwards of $10 for admission.
In 1948, a ticket to the movies cost just 36-cents. Today, the average ticket costs $8.12.
In 1960, the average price of a movie ticket was 69-cents, the equivalent of around $4.00 in today's dollars. But despite bargain basement prices, fewer and fewer Americans were going to see movies.
The Price of BreadYEARCost of 1 lb. of BreadFederal Minimum Wage1940$0.10$0.301950$0.12$0.751960$0.23$1.001970$0.25$1.60
1950: 83¢ per gallon.
As a result of the introduction of television, the studios and companies sought to put audiences back in theaters. They used more techniques in presenting their films through widescreen and big-approach methods, such as Cinemascope, VistaVision, and Cinerama, as well as gimmicks like 3-D film.
They also streamlined their menu to hamburgers, milkshakes and french fries. The burgers sold for 15-cents, about half of what a burger cost at regular diners of the time. With success, the brothers franchised their enterprise and had eight restaurants open by the early 50s.
Car, Food and Groceries cost in the 1950'sHouse:$14,500Bread$.14Postage stamp:$.03Pumpkins :$.02 cents a lbCampbell's Pork & Beans - (2) 1 lb. cans:$.25•22-Jul-2008
1950: 83¢ per gallon.
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