Where the Sidewalk Ends

Where the Sidewalk Ends was released in 1950 and falls under the 1909 Copyright Act's 28-year initial term requirement. For a 1950 film to remain under copyright, it must have been renewed during its 28th year of protection (specifically during the calendar year 1978). Research of the US Copyright Office records confirms that Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. successfully renewed the copyright. The original registration was LP253 dated July 6, 1950. The renewal was filed on January 9, 1978, under registration number RE0000002131. This renewal extended the protection for a second term of 67 years, for a total of 95 years from publication. As a result of this valid renewal, the film remains under copyright protection in the United States until January 1, 2046. The film is currently actively managed and distributed by Disney (as successor to 20th Century Fox), appearing in high-quality restorations and commercial streaming platforms.