Public Domain
Conductor 1492
1924 · Warner Bros. Pictures · Dir. Charles Hines
A young Irish immigrant gets a job as a conductor on a streetcar and fights off an attempt by crooks to take over the company, all the while pursuing the boss' beautiful daughter.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under US copyright law, all works published before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. 'Conductor 1492' was released on February 4, 1924, and was registered for copyright by Warner Bros. Pictures on January 16, 1924 (LP19827).
Because more than 95 years have elapsed since its publication date, the copyright has expired. The film is now legally free to use in the United States without permission from the original studio or its successors.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1912-1939
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (Conductor 1492)
- 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.