Public Domain
Cohen's Fire Sale
1907 · Edison Manufacturing Co. · Dir. Edwin S. Porter
A shopkeeper suffers the loss of some valuable merchandise, and thinks of a way to regain his losses.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under US copyright law, all works published before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. 'Cohen's Fire Sale' was produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company and registered for copyright on October 14, 1907 (LP-H100551).
Because more than 95 years have elapsed since its publication and registration, the copyright has expired by operation of law. The film is currently preserved in various archives, including the Library of Congress and the George Eastman Museum, and is widely available through public domain portals and historical film collections.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress Motion Picture Copyright Descriptions Collection (1894-1912)
- Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1894-1912 (Library of Congress)
- Kemp R. Niver, 'Motion Pictures from the Library of Congress Paper Print Collection'
- IMDb - Cohen's Fire Sale (1907)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.