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Why Change Your Wife?

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Robert and Beth Gordon are married but share little. He runs into Sally at a cabaret and the Gordons are soon divorced. Just as he gets bored with Sally's superficiality, Beth strives to improve her looks. The original couple falls in love again at a summer resort. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.  

Charlie Chaplin in "The Fatal Mallet"

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Three men will fight for the love of a charming girl. Charlie (in famous tramp guise) and one other suitor (unusually played by Mack Sennett himself) teams up against the third, and play dirty, throwing bricks and using a mallet. However, Charlie double-crosses his partner, thus losing his trust and the girl in the end. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties. ...

Buster Keaton in "The Balloonatic"

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Balloonatics Buster and Phyllis endure a number of outdoor adventures trying to prove to each other their survival skills. The balloon which lands Buster in the wilderness proves useful later on as their canoe is about go over a waterfall. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.  

Jack and the Beanstalk

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Jack and the Beanstalk is an American family film comedy film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. It is a comic revision of the classic Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.  

His Wedding Night

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His Wedding Night is an American Short film comedy film starring Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, and Buster Keaton, and directed by Arbuckle. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.  

Million Dollar Weekend

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Stockbroker Nicholas Lawrence (Gene Raymond) has grown tired of his tedious life in Los Angeles and decides one day to escape, stealing cash and securities from his company worth about a million dollars. He buys a plane ticket to Shanghai via Honolulu. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.  

Earthworm Tractors

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In this slapstick romantic comedy, Alexander Botts is egged on by his sweetheart Sally to do great things, so he writes a letter to the Earthworm Tractor Company, and is hired as a salesman. He gets fired more than once, but is rehired by getting orders. He falls in love with Mabel, daughter of cranky Sam. Eventually, he proves a super salesman by selling many tractors to Sam, and wins Mabel's love. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a....

Affairs of Cappy Ricks

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Cappy Ricks (Walter Brennan) has returned home from a long voyage at sea only to find that his family and business are not as he left them. His daughter Frankie (Mary Brian) is engaged to a dimwit that he isn't fond of. His future mother-in-law has plans for his business and for his prized ship. Cappy Ricks knows he has to end the chaos and set things straight. Now all he needs is a plan. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerl...

Charlie Chaplin in "Charlie Shanghaied"

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A ship owner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him Shanghaiing some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual tr...

Three Broadway Girls

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Jean, Polaire, and Schatze are ex-showgirls who put their money together in order to rent a luxurious penthouse apartment. They are out to get wealthy boyfriends by dressing and acting like millionaires themselves. It is Jean who is really determined and acts ruthlessly, leaving the other girls behind. The other women are more sensitive and trustworthy. Only one woman will be able to find a rich husband. But who will it be? This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.),...

Charlie Chaplin in "Triple Trouble"

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Charlie Chaplin's 50th Film released In 1918. (put together by Essanay from unfinished Chaplin films two years after he had left the company) Triple Trouble was a silent film released in 1918. It starred Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance and Leo White. This film was not an official Chaplin film, even thought it has many Chaplin directed scenes. The film was produced and edited by Essanay Films, with Leo White as director for new scenes. The actual film was created from left over film stock Essanay Films had in their collection. Since Chaplin did not own the copyright during his time with Essanay, he had no control over its release. It was made up from left over scenes from Police and from an unfinished Chaplin film called Life. Leo White filled in the rest. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explana...

Harold Lloyd in "Never Weaken"

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Harold works in an office on a tall building next to his girlfriend Mildred (Mildred Davis). He assumes they will be married, but overhears her talking to a man who says to her, "Of course I will marry you." Distraught, he decides to commit suicide, blindfolding himself and setting up a gun which will fire when he pulls a string attached to the trigger. But after putting on the blindfold he accidentally knocks over a bulb which pops, and he assumes he has shot himself. At that moment, a girder from the next door construction site swings into his office, lifting him and his chair outside. Pulling off the blindfold, the first thing he sees is a sculpture high on his building which he takes to be an angel, and he assumes he is in Heaven. However a jazz band on an adjacent rooftop garden soon disabuses him of that notion, and he realises he is high above the city. After several perilous escapades high on the construction site, he finally makes it to the ground, only to realise th...

Peck's Bad Boy

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Young boy Bill Peck adores his father and tries to be good, but the arrival of Bill's cousin Horace upsets Bill's plans. Horace's brattish ways result in Bill rather than Horace getting in trouble. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.  

Sita Sings the Blues

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Sita is a goddess separated from her beloved Lord and husband Rama. Nina is an animator whose husband moves to India, then dumps her by email. Three hilarious shadow puppets narrate both ancient tragedy and modern comedy in this beautifully animated interpretation of the Indian epic Ramayana. Set to the 1920's jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, Sita Sings the Blues earns its tagline as "the Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told." The person who associated a work with this deed has  dedicated  the work to the public domain by waiving all of his or her rights to the work worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. For more information please click here .

Life With Father

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New York City stockbroker Clarence Day (William Powell) strives to maintain order in his bustling household. Despite his attempts to be the chief authority over his four sons, his wife, Vinnie (Irene Dunne), is the one who truly keeps order in their home, much to Clarence's chagrin. To gain more respect, Clarence reluctantly considers making changes that will benefit everyone, including his own baptism. This slice-of-life comedy was based on a popular Broadway play. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong...

The Jungle Book

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Teenaged Mowgli, who was raised by wolves, appears in a village in India and is adopted by Messua. Mowgli learns human language and some human ways quickly, though keeping jungle ideas. Influential Merchant Buldeo is bigoted against 'beasts' including Mowgli; not so Buldeo's pretty daughter, whom Mowgli takes on a jungle tour where they find a treasure, setting the evil of human greed in motion. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), S...

Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning

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The Star Trek universe is given a comedy makeover in this unmissable feature-length sci-fi adventure spoof that's packed with spectacular space action, incredible visual effects and hilarious comedy. The person who associated a work with this deed has  dedicated  the work to the public domain by waiving all of his or her rights to the work worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. For more information please click  here .

John Wayne in "McLintock!"

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Aging rancher George Washington McLintock (John Wayne), a wealthy self-made man, is forced to deal with numerous personal and professional problems. Seemingly everyone wants a piece of his enormous farmstead, including high-ranking government men, McLintock's own sons and nearby Native Americans. As McLintock tries to juggle his various adversaries, his wife, who left him two years previously, suddenly returns. But she isn't interested in her husband -- she wants custody of their daughter. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (5...

Gulliver's Travels

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Lemuel Gulliver, a practical-minded Englishman trained as a surgeon who takes to the seas when his business fails. In a deadpan first-person narrative that rarely shows any signs of self-reflection or deep emotional response, Gulliver narrates the adventures that befall him on these travels. This work is in the  public domain  because it was published in the United States between 1926 and 1963 and although there may or may not have been a copyright notice, the  copyright was not renewed . For further explanation, see  Commons:Hirtle chart . Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the  rule of the shorter term  for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (50 years  p.m.a. ), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.  

My Man Godfrey

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Ditzy socialite with a heart of gold, Irene Bullock (Carole Lombard) finds "forgotten man" Godfrey Smith (William Powell) in a scavenger hunt. Eventually Godfrey is taken in as the family butler for the Bullocks and screwball antics and romance ensue.