Public Domain
In Quest of Happiness
1919 · Classic Feature Fiction / Film Booking Offices of America (FBO) · Dir. Ivan Hedqvist
The mayor's son Mauritz Fristedt, has become deeply in love with the baker's daughter Dunungen. The mayor applauds the engagement because Mauritz will to try to foist a pack of worthless shares from his uncle to his father-in-law.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
In Quest of Happiness was released in 1919 and was a US-produced feature film starring Margaret Courtney. Under current US copyright law, all works published before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain regardless of whether they were originally registered or renewed.
Because the film was published in 1919, its maximum term of protection was 95 years, which expired on December 31, 2014. Therefore, use of the film no longer requires permission from any copyright holder. The film is also listed in several public domain catalogs as a result of its pre-1928 publication date.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- U.S. Copyright Office - Circular 15a (Duration of Copyright)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (1911-1920)
- Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.