This day, in 1978, George Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" was released theatrically.
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"Dawn of the Dead" was shot over four months in Pittsburgh and Monroeville, Pa. Most notably, the Monroeville Mall. The budget was $650,000 and grossed $55 million worldwide. It was definitely a significant box office success for its time. Still a huge favorite, to date.
This day, in 1923, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" was released theatrically.
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This film was Universal's "Super Jewel" in 1923, as it was their most successful silent film grossing over $3 million. The film elevated Lon Chaney into super stardom.