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This is an overview of 1921 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths.
The top nine films released in 1921 by U.S. gross are as follows:
| Rank | Title | Distributor | Domestic rentals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | Metro | $4,500,000 [1] |
| 2 | The Kid | First National | $2,500,000 [1] |
| 3/4 (tie) | The Three Musketeers The Sheik | United Artists Paramount | $1,500,000 [1] |
| 5 | The Affairs of Anatol | Paramount | $1,191,789 [2] |
| 6 | Fool's Paradise | $906,937 [2] | |
| 7 | Forbidden Fruit | $848,121 [2] | |
| 8 | School Days | Warner Bros. | $546,000 [3] |
| 9 | Why Girls Leave Home | $410,000 [3] |
United States unless stated.