Protected
Christopher Crumpet
1953 · United Productions of America (UPA) · Dir. Robert Cannon
Through drawings, an illustrator tells his dog the story of a boy named Christopher Crumpet. Christopher can at will change himself from a little boy into a chicken. He threatens to do so if his father, Marvin, won't buy him a rocket ship.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Christopher Crumpet is a theatrical animated short produced by UPA and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was originally registered for copyright on June 25, 1953, under registration number MP3663. Because it was released in the 1928–1963 window, it required a manual renewal in its 28th year to maintain protection.
Research into the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Library of Congress CCE confirms that Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. filed a timely renewal on March 13, 1981, under registration number RE0000085189. This renewal successfully extended the copyright term for 95 years from the original publication date. Consequently, the film remains under copyright in the United States and is not scheduled to enter the public domain until January 1, 2029.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (RE0000085189)
- Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries (Registration MP3663)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (Short Film Records)
- The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals (Jerry Beck)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.