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katieq |
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August 09, 2012 06:36:06pm |
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feature_films
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new member, please enlighten me :) |
Grettings this is my first post
here is my question
This short subject film was registered in April, 2nd 1930 and renewed on August 7th, 1957. By what I understand is totally valid
BUT......the in-notice reads 1931. I have attached a picture of the title card that shows the notice on the film.
1931 + 27 years = 1958
So going by the in-notice the renewal window would be from April, 2nd 1958 all the way to April, 2nd 1959 right?
Does it matter if the in-notice is later than the registration? or do you go by the registration date?
any help would be much appreciated as I'm new to all of this.
Thanks,
Katieq
Attachment: vlc-snap-in-notice.png
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damageddad |
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August 10, 2012 03:36:28am |
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Re: new member, please enlighten me :) |
hi there and welcome here...you looked up the correct dates for the wrong film...in 1930 and 1931 there was a film with the title free and easy... the first one is the first sound feature film staring buster keaton and was released by mgm..the one released in 1931 is the vitaphone short you were looking for..you did a good job looking it up but got the wrong movie
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katieq |
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August 10, 2012 11:09:34am |
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feature_films
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Re: new member, please enlighten me :) |
Dear damageddad
how emberassing, I see now what you are talking about, there is a MGM feature (which I was looking at) and the short subject which was in question....oooooooooopsssyy, my bad LOL
well, just for the record what would I go by the registration date or the date on the film?
I do appreciate your fast response and help ;)
Katieq
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katieq |
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August 10, 2012 12:11:21pm |
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feature_films
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Re: new member, please enlighten me :) |
Hello again
well...after researching FREE AND EASY i found no such title in the copyright registrations for 1930 or 1931 but the feature you mentioned.
So does this mean it is public domain? or am I missing something
thanks ;)
Katieq
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damageddad |
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August 11, 2012 03:07:49am |
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feature_films
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Re: new member, please enlighten me :) |
I've looked in the renewal area and can't find it- so it just might be...but don't take my word for it...there are other folks on here that may be able to help better than I...good luck
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oldbones |
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August 11, 2012 06:02:06am |
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feature_films
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Re: new member, please enlighten me :) |
IMDB has release of Oct 1931.
Amer Film Inst doesn't show it at all.
Cannot find a registration let alone a renewal.
I would have to say PD.
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damageddad |
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August 12, 2012 10:06:53pm |
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feature_films
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Re: new member, please enlighten me :) |
create a new post in this forum...entitle it =please move to short films...and then in the body of the email copy the link u have and someone will move it for you
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katieq |
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August 12, 2012 11:50:51pm |
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feature_films
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Re: new member, please enlighten me :) |
gotcha, will do! thanks for all your help
Katieq
