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Alaska Seas poster
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Alaska Seas

1954 · Paramount Pictures · Dir. Jerry Hopper

A crooked salmon fisherman tries to steal his best friend's fiancée and put him out of business.

Confidence
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— Legal Reasoning —

Why this status applies

Alaska Seas (1954) is a US production released by Paramount Pictures. Under the copyright laws applicable to the 1928–1963 era, the film was granted a 28-year initial term of protection, which required a manual renewal during the 28th year to extend protection to the full 95-year term. Research confirms that Paramount Pictures filed a timely renewal for this motion picture. The original registration was LP3563 (dated January 27, 1954). The renewal was filed on February 5, 1982, under registration number RE0000120230. Because the renewal was successful and the work is a 'work made for hire' by a corporation, the copyright remains in effect for 95 years from the publication date, meaning it will not enter the public domain in the United States until January 1, 2050.
— Cited Sources —

Supporting facts

  • U.S. Copyright Office Public Catalog (cocatalog.loc.gov)
  • Stanford Copyright Renewal Database
  • David Pierce, Motion Picture Copyrights and Renewals, 1950–1959
  • AFI Catalog of Feature Films (1893-1993)

Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.