re: Star Wars questions for any old timers

No,no,no. This guy has told you that the hype was huge before it was shown in only 32 theaters. People were lined up and even camping out in places other than Louisiana. Theaters across the nation declined to run the film because it was to huge to accommodate the anticipated crowds.

Really though , he is confusing the hype that occurred a month after it had been in theaters with the actual release date. But I don't think you can tell him that without him insisting you are wrong.