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November 23rd, 2007, 01:11 PM | #1 |
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Copyright question
I'm working on a project that will use sound clips from pre-1950s radio shows in a title sequence. Reading various posts around the web, those radio shows were never registered for copyright, and should be in the public domain. Does anyone know if pre-1950s radio drama broadcasts are actually public domain?
Also, on a sidenote, I want to use some music from the early 1900s (song itself and performance). Those recordings should be public domain now, but I'd like to make sure (dates from 1907 - 1919). Thanks, Jeremiah Hall |
November 23rd, 2007, 01:51 PM | #2 |
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The rule of thumb is that anything recorded is probably not in the public domain and will need to be cleared. Various state laws covered early recordings and can still be in force.
There are various companies marketing pre 1950s radio shows, so I think the rights issue could well be up in the air. I'd check with a quick inquiry to a clip clearance house because there can be multiple rights holders in these situations. Just because the radio script may be in the public domain does not mean you can use the voice of a performer or any music that was used etc. See: http://www.bzrights.com/101.htm or http://www.signature-sound.com/clipclearance.html (not recommending any firm one way or another, BTW) |
November 23rd, 2007, 05:03 PM | #3 | |
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NEVER rely on thinking that goes "it should be in the public domain by now!" If you can get your hands on it commercially, it's most likely NOT public domain
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