Thesis submitted for PhD in Communication Arts at the U. of Wisconsin in 1970. Topics include: new productions on Broadway 1899-1970; theatre weeks on Broadway 1920-70; number of companies on tour during an average week 1900-69; new nonrepertory productions off Broadway 1953-69; estimated screen sale proceeds per season 1923-70; US produced feature films 1927-68; average weekly motion picture attendance, 1922-65.