Back in 1964, some 60 years ago, you could fill up your gigantic car for about 25 cents a gallon, rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Manhattan for $250 a month, and see a movie for less than $2 per ticket.
With the world on the cusp of space travel, the movie industry was in full swing. From Elvis to James Bond to dark comedies, genres were expanding and film technology was booming.
At the end of 1964, if you had been to the movies even once, there was a good chance you would have seen this movie that dominated the year's box office. Which movie was it?
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Correct Answer: Mary Poppins
The answer is: Mary Poppins. Like a spoonful of sugar, Mary Poppins went down incredibly well for audiences, who helped it earn over $44 million at the box office during its original run — and over $100 million total in its theatrical lifetime.It was also nominated for 13 Oscars, winning five.Source
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