The Alphabet Murders

The Alphabet Murders (1965) is a British-produced Agatha Christie adaptation starring Tony Randall. Because it was produced and released between 1964 and 1977, it fell under the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, which granted automatic renewal to works in their first term of US copyright. Although it is a foreign production, it was distributed in the US by a major studio (MGM) and was registered for US copyright upon release (Registration No. LP32467, February 1, 1966). Under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA), even if there were technical defects in the US notice or registration, the film would have its US copyright restored if it was still protected in its source country (the UK) on January 1, 1996. In the UK, cinematographic works are protected for 70 years after the death of the last surviving principal creator. The film is currently actively managed and licensed by Warner Bros. (as the successor to MGM/Seven Arts), and it is readily available for purchase and streaming through official channels, confirming it is not an orphan work. Note: generated without live web grounding (the grounded research engine was unavailable). Verify the cited sources independently before relying on this determination.