Public Domain
Her Sister from Paris
1925 · Joseph M. Schenck Productions / First National Pictures · Dir. Sidney Franklin
Helen has a twin sister, who is a famous actress named "La Perry". Helen and her sister decide to trick Helen's husband to prove his love.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Her Sister from Paris is a silent romantic comedy directed by Sidney Franklin and starring Constance Talmadge. Based on the 1925 US release date, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Copyright Act of 1909. Under the terms of this act and' the subsequent Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998, all works published in the United States prior to January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain.
The film was originally registered for copyright by Joseph M. Schenck on August 10, 1925 (LP21715). Even if the copyright had been properly renewed in its 28th year (which would have extended protection for a total of 95 years), that protection would have expired no later than the end of 2020. Consequently, as of January 1, 2021, all legally published US works from 1925 are in the public domain regardless of renewal status.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE), Motion Pictures 1912-1939
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database
- Hurst, Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (1894-1939)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.