Protected
A Double Life
1947 · Universal-International / Kanin Productions · Dir. George Cukor
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
A Double Life (1947) was originally registered for copyright by Kanin Productions, Inc. on December 19, 1947, under registration number LP1459. For films released between 1928 and 1963, US copyright law required a renewal filing with the Copyright Office during the 28th year of the initial term to extend protection to the full 95-year term.
Research of the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Library of Congress renewal records confirms that the copyright for this film was properly renewed on December 3, 1975, by Kanin Productions, Inc. under renewal number R619665. Because the renewal was filed correctly within the statutory window, the film is protected by copyright in the United States until 95 years after its publication date, which is December 31, 2042.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (R619665)
- U. Penn Catalog of Copyright Entries (LP1459)
- Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Hurst/Baer)
- IMDb
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.