Public Domain
The Nobleman's Dog
1908 · Lubin Manufacturing Company
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'The Nobleman's Dog' (also known by the title 'The Nobleman's Dog: A Faithful Friend') was produced by the Lubin Manufacturing Company and released in late 1908. While the user provided 1909, the 1908 production is the definitive match for this title within the silent era.
Under US copyright law, all works published or registered before January 1, 1928, have entered the public domain regardless of renewal or notice status. Because this film was released in 1908, its statutory copyright term has expired. No specific search for renewal is required as the maximum possible term for works of this vintage has lapsed.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Library of Congress: Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE), Motion Pictures 1894-1912
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
- Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
- The Lubin Bulletin, 1908
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.