Top Ten Money Making Stars
| Rank | Actor/Actress |
|---|---|
| 1. | William Holden |
| 2. | John Wayne |
| 3. | James Stewart |
| 4. | Burt Lancaster |
| 5. | Glenn Ford |
| 6. (tie) | Dean Martin Jerry Lewis |
| 7. | Marilyn Monroe |
| 8. | Gary Cooper |
| 9. | Kim Novak |
| 10. | Frank Sinatra |
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