A Mesmerian Experiment

The film 'A Mesmerian Experiment' (also known as 'A Mesmerian Experiment; or, The Hypnotist's Victim') was directed by G.W. Bitzer and released by the American Mutoscope & Biograph company in 1905. The film was registered for copyright as a paper print (a common practice of the time where frames were submitted as photos to the Library of Congress) on July 25, 1905, under registration number H63638. Since this film was published and copyrighted in 1905, it falls under the 'Before 1928' rule for U.S. copyright. All works published in the United States prior to January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain regardless of renewal status. As a result, the film's copyright has long since expired, and it is free for public use.