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The Flame
1947 · Republic Pictures · Dir. John H. Auer
George McAllister, the black sheep of a wealthy family who has squandered his share of the family inheritance, lives in constant jealousy, hatred and resentment of his half-brother Barry, who has been supporting him. George gets his girlfriend, Carlotta Duval, a job as Barry's nurse, with the idea being to marry him, kill him, and inherit his money—and marrying George.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'The Flame', directed by John H. Auer and released in 1947, is currently under copyright protection in the United States. Under the 1909 Copyright Act, works published between 1928 and 1963 required a renewal filing in the 28th year of their first copyright term to remain protected. A search of the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE) confirms that the copyright for this production was successfully renewed.
The original registration was filed by Republic Pictures Corp. on December 15, 1947 (LP1391). The renewal was filed on February 19, 1975, by NTA (National Telefilm Associates), which was the successor in interest to the Republic Pictures library (Renewal No. R598583). Because the renewal was filed correctly within the statutory window, the film's copyright was extended for a second term. Under the 1976 Act and later extensions, this protection lasts for a total of 95 years from the date of publication, meaning it will not enter the public domain until January 1, 2043.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (Search: The Flame, 1947)
- Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures, 1912-1939 and 1940-1949
- Hurst, Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Reference for renewal R598583)
- IMDb (Technical Specifications for 'The Flame' 1947)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.