Public Domain
Never Weaken
1921 · Hal Roach Studios · Dir. Fred C. Newmeyer
A young man schemes to drum up business for his girlfriend's employer but after seeing her being intimate with another man, he attempts to commit suicide.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'Never Weaken' is a three-reel silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd, originally released on October 22, 1921. Based on the U.S. Copyright Act, all works published or registered in the United States prior to January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain due to the expiration of their maximum copyright term (95 years from publication).
Under current U.S. law, the copyright for this production expired on January 1, 1997. Even if the copyright had been properly renewed (which was required for films of this era), the 95-year window has since elapsed for any work published in 1921. Consequently, the film is free for use, reproduction, and distribution within the United States without permission from any rightsholder.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 15A (Duration of Protection)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (Harold Lloyd Filmography)
- Internet Archive (Public Domain database)
- 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.