Films Previously in The Public Domain
The following films were but no longer are in the public domain in the United States:
| Film title | Release year | Director | Studio / Distributor | Entered PD in (year) | Reason for entering PD | Reason for not currently in PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 39 Steps | 1935 | Alfred Hitchcock | Gaumont British Picture Corporation Ltd. | 1963 | Copyrights not renewed | The Uruguay Round Agreements Act |
| Blackmail | 1929 | Alfred Hitchcock | British International Pictures | 1957 | Copyrights not renewed | The Uruguay Round Agreements Act |
| Metropolis | 1927 | Fritz Lang | Universum Film AG Paramount |
1954 | Copyright not renewed | The Uruguay Round Agreements Act |
| The Third Man | 1949 | Carol Reed | Lions Gate (2010) | 1977 | Copyrights not renewed | The Uruguay Round Agreements Act |
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