1954 in Film - Top Ten Money Making Stars

Top Ten Money Making Stars

Rank Actor/Actress
1. John Wayne
2. (tie) Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
3. Gary Cooper
4. Marilyn Monroe
5. James Stewart
6. Alan Ladd
7. William Holden
8. Bing Crosby
9. Jane Wyman
10. Marlon Brando

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