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Motion pictures, 1940-1949: Catalog of copyright entries
by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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- en
About this book
Creators: Library of Congress. Copyright Office "Motion Pictures, 1940-1949: Catalog of Copyright Entries" is a cumulative catalog of copyright entries related to motion pictures, likely compiled in the mid-20th century. The work documents the registered films during this decade, aiming to provide an organized record for legal professionals, researchers, and film enthusiasts. The book serves as an extensive record of motion picture production in the United States, highlighting titles, copyright claimants, and publication details. The opening of the catalog outlines its purpose and structure, explaining how it lists films registered for copyright between 1940 and 1949. It offers a detailed introduction to the contents, including information on unpublished and published works, as well as specifics on how readers can utilize the catalog’s entries—such as through main titles, production statements, and copyright identifiers. The introduction emphasizes the importance of preserving a historical record of motion pictures during a transformative decade in the film industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2653