Public Domain
The Lightning Bryce - Ep. 10: The Madman
1919 · National Film Corporation of America
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The Lightning Bryce is a 15-chapter Western film serial starring Jack Hoxie. Episode 10, titled 'The Madman,' was originally released in late 1919. This work falls under the earliest tier of US copyright law analysis.
According to the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998, all works published in the United States prior to January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain. Because this film was published in 1919, its statutory copyright term has expired. No renewal search is necessary for works from this era as the maximum possible term (95 years) has elapsed.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/frequently-asked-questions/
- https://archive.org/details/TheLightningBryce1919
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films: The Lightning Bryce (1919)
- Hurst, Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (1894-1939)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.