Public Domain
Beau Revel
1921 · Thomas H. Ince Productions · Dir. John Griffith Wray
Lawrence Revel, celebrated in society circles for his success with women, is devoted to his son Dick and objects to his marrying Nellie, a cabaret dancer. To prove her unworthiness, Beau asks his son not to see her for 2 weeks. Unwittingly, Beau falls in love with the girl, but his attentions are refused.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under the current copyright laws of the United States, specifically the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998, all works published or registered before January 1, 1929, have entered the public domain. Beau Revel was released on March 20, 1921, and copyrighted in the same year by Thomas H. Ince Productions (LP16281).
Because the film was published more than 95 years ago and prior to the 1929 cutoff, its copyright protection has expired regardless of whether it was ever renewed. The film is now legally available for use without permission from the original rights holder.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1912-1939
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Beau Revel (1921)
- Hurst, Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain 1894-1939
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.