Public Domain
Never Again! The Story of a Speeding Cop
1916 · Rex Motion Picture Company
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
This short silent comedy, alternatively titled 'Never Again!' and often cited with the subtitle 'The Story of a Speeding Cop' (or similarly 'The Story of a Speeder Cop'), was released in November 1916. It was produced by the Rex Motion Picture Company and distributed via the Universal Film Manufacturing Company.
Per US copyright law, all creative works published in the United States prior to January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. This expiration occurs due to the passage of time reaching the maximum statutory protection limit (currently 95 years for corporate works, though for 1916 works this occurred much earlier under the 1909 and 1976 Acts). As a 1916 release, this film's copyright term has definitively expired, regardless of whether it was originally registered or renewed.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (1911-1920)
- The Moving Picture World, Vol 30 (Nov 1916)
- 17 U.S.C. § 304 (Duration of Copyright)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.