Protected
Over-Exposed
1956 · Columbia Pictures Corp. · Dir. Lewis Seiler
This titillating bit of pulp sensationalism was the last in a string of "B" films that Cleo Moore starred in at Columbia. Moore plays Lila Crane, an ambitious clip-joint floozie turned photographer with flexible morals and a penchant for fast money.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under the Copyright Act of 1909, films released in 1956 required a renewal filing in their 28th year to maintain protection in the United States. 'Over-Exposed', a Columbia Pictures production directed by Lewis Seiler, was originally registered for copyright on March 27, 1956, under registration number LP6254.
A search of the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Library of Congress records confirms that the copyright was successfully renewed by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. on March 16, 1984, under renewal number RE205364. Because the renewal was filed within the statutory window, the film is protected for a total term of 95 years from the date of publication. It is scheduled to enter the public domain on January 1, 2052.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- https://exhibits.stanford.edu/copyrightrenewals
- https://cocatalog.loc.gov
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (1951-1960)
- Hurst, Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.