Summary Note:Halloween""s series of 11 films (from 1978-2018) grossed $467.9 million domestically.The highest-grossing of the series was the latest remake-installmentHalloween (2018), a true sequel to the original film, earning $159.Neither of the two leads, hilarious comedian and radio star Jack Benny (in the most significant film of his career) or Carole Lombard received nominations - probably because the film was considered too insensitive, tasteless or offensive (and politically dangerous), or too close to home for homefront audiences.She was sensible and supportive of his qualities ("You""ve got a lot going for you.You""re bright, and you""re funny and I think you""re even romantic, if you""d only believe it.I don""t see why you put on a false mask every time you meet a girl"), and he always felt free and comfortable o speak to her openly."Ratso opportunistically takes charge and hoodwinks a gullible Joe that he will be wealthy if he is set up with Mr.