BY THE NUMBERS

L.A. Times Archives

May 16, 1988 12 AM PT

<i> Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press</i>

Changing Times: Dominant Genres of U.S.-Made Films

1. 1914: Drama 20.2%

2. 1924: Romance 28.2%

3. 1934: Crime 23.3%

4. 1944: Musical 19.7%

5. 1954: Western 21.4%

6. 1964: Comedy 29.7%

7. 1974: Crime 31.6%

8. 1984: Comedy 27.1%

SOURCE: Tessa Horan, Premiere magazine