Public Domain
The Terrible Kids
1906 · Edison Manufacturing Company
Two boys and their dog set out to play a series of practical jokes on their neighbors. After they have caused several disruptions, the police are called, and soon the boys are on the run, pursued by the police and others. In their efforts to escape, the boys receive considerable help from the resourceful dog.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'The Terrible Kids' (also known as 'Les Enfants terribles' in some international contexts, though this is a distinct Edison production) was released by the Edison Manufacturing Company in May 1906. It was directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon.
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 1906, its maximum potential copyright term has expired. It has been in the public domain for many decades.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (and short subjects)
- Library of Congress: Motion Picture Copyright Descriptions Collection
- Internet Archive: Edison films catalog
- Musser, Charles. 'Before the Nickelodeon: Edwin S. Porter and the Edison Manufacturing Company'
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