Public Domain
I'm Insured
1916 · International Film Service · Dir. Harry Palmer
A hungry man tries to get in an accident to collect on his insurance.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under the current copyright laws of the United States, all works published or registered before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. This film, 'I'm Insured' (part of the Phables animation series produced by International Film Service and directed by Harry Palmer), was released in 1916.
Because the film was published more than 95 years ago, its term of copyright protection has expired by law regardless of whether it was ever registered or renewed. It became public domain no later than the end of its maximum possible term, which would have concluded decades ago.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- U.S. Copyright Office, Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices, Chapter 2100
- Library of Congress, Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1912-1939
- IMDb: I'm Insured (1916)
- 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.