Public Domain
Ashes of Vengeance
1923 · Norma Talmadge Productions / First National Pictures · Dir. Frank Lloyd
This historical piece, set in the Huguenot days of France, is Norma Talmadge's 37th feature film and the longest to date at two hours. The plot involves a man forced into servitude who falls in love with the sister of his persecutor. It was Ms. Talmadge's fourth involvement with director, Frank Lloyd and the cast included future star, Wallace Beery.
Confidence
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Why this status applies
Ashes of Vengeance is a silent film released in 1923, directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Norma Talmadge. Under the current copyright laws of the United States, all works published before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain regardless of whether they were originally registered or renewed.
The film was produced by Norma Talmadge's independent company and distributed by Associated First National. The original copyright was registered on August 4, 1923 (LP19280). However, the specific copyright status is dictated by its age; as it surpassed the 95-year maximum term for corporate works/works-for-hire published in 1923, it became public domain on January 1, 1919. It is currently available for free viewing and download via the Internet Archive and other public domain film repositories.
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Supporting facts
- Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1912–1939
- U.S. Copyright Office (Circular 15a: Duration of Copyright)
- IMDb: Ashes of Vengeance (1923)
- The American Film Institute (AFI) Catalog of Feature Films: Ashes of Vengeance
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