Public Domain
New Black Diamond Express
1900 · Edison Manufacturing Company · Dir. James H. White
A crew of railroad workmen are busy along the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. When the Black Diamond Express appears in the distance, they begin to pull back from the rails to clear the way. As the train approaches their work site, some of them begin to wave at it.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'New Black Diamond Express', also known as 'Black Diamond Express, No. 1', was produced by Thomas Edison's Edison Manufacturing Company. Library of Congress records and the AFI Catalog confirm the film's production and release in early 1900. It is a follow-up to the famous 1896 'Black Diamond Express' locomotive film.
Under current US copyright law, all works published or registered before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. As this film was produced and released in 1900, its statutory copyright term has expired, regardless of original registration or renewal status. The film is now free for use and distribution within the United States.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress (Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (1893–1910)
- The Thomas Edison Papers, Rutgers University
- Internet Archive, Movie Collection
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.