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From the Manger to the Cross; or, Jesus of Nazareth poster
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From the Manger to the Cross; or, Jesus of Nazareth

1912 · Kalem Company · Dir. Sidney Olcott

The life of Jesus is played out in tableaux shot in the Holy Land.

Confidence
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— Legal Reasoning —

Why this status applies

The film 'From the Manger to the Cross' was released in October 1912. Under the current US copyright framework, all works published or registered in the United States before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain regardless of whether they were originally registered or renewed. As a US production from 1912, any copyright protection it once held expired at the end of its statutory term, moving it into the public domain decades ago. Its status is further corroborated by its widespread inclusion in public domain archives and availability on platforms like the Internet Archive and the Library of Congress without copyright restrictions.
— Cited Sources —

Supporting facts

  • U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 15A (Duration and Renewal of Copyright)
  • AFI Catalog of Feature Films: From the Manger to the Cross (1912)
  • Internet Archive, Moving Image Archive: From the Manger to the Cross
  • Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain 1894-1939 (Hurst/Baer)

Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.