Public Domain
Panorama of Eiffel Tower
1900 · Edison Manufacturing Co. · Dir. James H. White
“Showing the entire height of this wonderful structure from the base of the dome and return, with the great Paris Exposition in the background, looking down Champs de Mars. A most realistic picture.” According to Edison film historian Charles Musser, this film features the first camera tilt among the company's surviving oeuvre.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'Panorama of Eiffel Tower' was produced by the Edison Manufacturing Co. (filmed by James White) in 1900. Under the current United States copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 304), all works published or registered before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain due to the expiration of their maximum copyright term (95 years from publication).
This specific film is well-documented in the Library of Congress (LOC) Paper Print Collection. It was originally registered for copyright as a series of still photographs (a common practice at the time) on July 10, 1900, under registration number H3338. Regardless of its original registration status or renewals, its age exceeds the 95-year threshold for protection in the US.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress, Moving Image Catalog (LOC Paper Print Collection)
- U.S. Copyright Office, Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures 1894-1912
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (Early Cinema References)
- 17 U.S.C. § 304
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.