Public Domain
Levi and Cohen, the Irish Comedians
1903 · American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Showing two typical concert hall knock-about teams in a very poor performance. It ends up in their being egged by the audience.
Confidence
100
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Why this status applies
The film 'Levi and Cohen, the Irish Comedians' was filmed by G.W. 'Billy' Bitzer on July 14, 1903, and registered for copyright by the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company on July 21, 1903 (registration number H33722).
Under US copyright law, all works published before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain regardless of renewal or registration status. As a 1903 production, this film's maximum possible term of protection (if it had been renewed under later acts) long ago expired. It is currently held in the Library of Congress Paper Print Collection and is freely available for public use.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress (Paper Print Collection): Levi and Cohen, the Irish Comedians
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (Early Film Note)
- Kemp R. Niver, Early Motion Pictures: The Paper Print Collection in the Library of Congress (1985)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.