The Purple Rose of Cairo
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
The Purple Rose of Cairo
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.
Budget $15,000,000
Revenue $10,631,333
Net Return -$4,368,667
Performance 0.71x budget
Net Loss0x 1.0x (Budget) 2.5x (Est. Break-even)
* Movies typically require ~2.5x budget in ticket sales to cover marketing and theater splits.
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