Public Domain
New York of Today
1910 · Edison Manufacturing Company
A couple visiting New York City leave their hotel, and take a sight-seeing car to tour the city. They start with Grant's Tomb, and then go to Central Park and Times Square. At Luna Park, they feed the pigeons and enjoy some of the rides. They then continue to visit other sections of town, and they see some of the city's most prominent buildings.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under the current copyright laws of the United States, all works published before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. This film, produced by Thomas Edison's Edison Manufacturing Company and released in 1910, falls well within this threshold.
At the time of its release, the maximum term of copyright protection was 56 years (an initial 28-year term plus a 28-year renewal). Even if the copyright had been perfectly maintained, it would have expired in 1966. Regardless of renewal status, the 1998 Copyright Term Extension Act only extended protection for works that were still under copyright at that time. Since this 1910 film was already in the public domain by 1998, its status is permanent and irrevocable.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
- Library of Congress Paper Print Collection
- U.S. Copyright Office - Circular 15a (Duration of Copyright)
- British Film Institute (BFI) Film & TV Database
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.