
Public Domain
6,000,000 American Children Not in School
1922 · Pictorial Clubs
1922 newsreel inspired from census data produced by Lewis J. Selznick
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film '6,000,000 American Children Not in School' was released in 1922 as a documentary or educational short in the United States. Under current US copyright law, all works published or registered before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain due to the expiration of their maximum 95-year copyright term.
Even if the film were released slightly later (up to 1927), it would currently be in the public domain. As a 1922 production, it transition to the public domain no later than 1997. No renewal search is required for works of this age as the expiration is automatic based on the publication date.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 15A: Duration of Copyright
- Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1912-1939
- Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Hurst/Baer)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.