Some industry data is readily available online. However, many data sets are proprietary and expensive to purchase. Below are some trade publications and freely-available online sites with select industry data.
Box office statistics
- Film Daily Yearbook (1918-1969) Trade publication covering the film industry. Indexing is sparse, but the early statistical information is worth the work.
- Box Office Mojo: Commercial website claims to offer "the most comprehensive box office tracking available online."