Public Domain
A Few Quick Facts: Chaplain Corps/Accidents/Gas
1944 · Army Pictorial Service
Animated U.S. Army Signal Corps film from World War II.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under 17 U.S.C. § 105, copyright protection is not available for any work of the United States Government. This film is an installment of the 'A Few Quick Facts' series, which was produced by the Army Pictorial Service for the War Department during World War II.
Because the film was created by military personnel and government employees as part of their official duties, it entered the public domain immediately upon creation. There is no requirement for copyright registration or renewal for such works, as they are legally ineligible for copyright protection in the United States.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- 17 U.S.C. § 105
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Catalog, Record Group 111
- IMDb: A Few Quick Facts (Series)
- Internet Archive: Army Pictorial Service Collection
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.