Through the 1920s, 85 to 95 percent of all film revenue was generated by ______.

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In the 1920s, most of the revenue was generated by downtown first-run theaters. This was because films were shown in a sequential manner, meaning they first premiered in these large theaters before being shown in smaller neighborhood theaters or drive-ins. Thus, the majority of ticket sales came from these initial showings in downtown theaters.

Through the 1920s, 85 to 95 Percent of All Film