Protected
Across to Singapore
1928 · Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) · Dir. William Nigh
While Joel and his older ship's captain brother Mark are at sea, the latter is abandoned in Singapore by devious ship's mate Finch who, upon their return, convinces the townspeople that Joel abandoned his brother. Joel, determined to not only find Mark but to see justice done, returns the ship to Singapore.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Across to Singapore was released by MGM on April 7, 1928, and originally registered for copyright on April 30, 1928, under registration number LP25224. Under the Copyright Act of 1909, US films from this era required a renewal registration in the 28th year of their term to maintain protection.
Research indicates that a timely renewal was filed for this film. According to the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Vol 1, 1894–1939), the copyright was renewed on June 23, 1955, under renewal number R151744 by Loew's Inc. (the corporate parent of MGM at the time). Because this film was published in 1928 and properly renewed, it is currently protected by US copyright law for a term of 95 years, which expires at the end of 2023. As of this analysis, the film remains under copyright until January 1, 2024.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (R151744)
- Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (1894-1939), Hurst/Baer
- IMDb - Across to Singapore (1928) Release Info
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Across to Singapore
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.