Public Domain
Flapjacks
1920 · Bull's Eye · Dir. Bud Fisher
Mutt and Jeff conduct a moving picture show in which they exhibit their patent process for making and distributing flap jacks on a wholesale basis. The subject is an amusing burlesque on the industrial films of which the public is so fond.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'Flapjacks' is a two-reel silent comedy starring Lloyd Hamilton, released in 1920 by Bull's Eye. Because the film was published in 1920, it is subject to the rule governing works published before January 1, 1929.
Under U.S. copyright law, all works published before 1929 have entered the public domain regardless of their original registration or renewal status. As a 1920 production, its 95-year term of protection expired no later than the end of 2015, although for most films of this era, the term was significantly shorter if not renewed under the 1909 Act.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress, Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1912–1939
- Internet Archive, Moving Image Archive
- Progressive Silent Film List (SilentEra.com)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.