Public Domain
Mabel's Dramatic Career
1913 · Keystone Film Company · Dir. Mack Sennett
A young man falls in love with his mother's kitchen maid, Mabel. But his mother objects strongly, and arranges for him to meet another young woman whom she considers more suitable. Mabel confronts the young woman, and is dismissed from her position. Later, when the young man learns about the new career that Mabel has found, he begins to act in an agitated and unpredictable manner.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under current United States copyright law, all works published or registered before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. 'Mabel's Dramatic Career' was released on September 8, 1913, by Mack Sennett's Keystone Film Company and stars Mabel Normand and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle.
Because the film was published more than 95 years ago (specifically in the pre-1928 era), its statutory copyright term has expired. No renewal search is necessary for works of this vintage, as they are ineligible for further copyright protection in the US regardless of prior renewal status.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- https://archive.org/details/mabels-dramatic-career-1913
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0003099/
- Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Hurst/Baer)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.