Motion pictures, 1950-1959 : Catalog of copyright entries

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59656

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Motion pictures, 1950-1959 : Catalog of copyright entries

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en

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Project Gutenberg

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This official catalog documents copyright entries for motion pictures released between 1950 and 1959. It serves as a comprehensive reference for film titles, production companies, release dates, and technical specifications, covering a vast array of genres from comedies and dramas to educational films and cartoons.

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Compiled by the Library of Congress Copyright Office, this volume serves as a definitive historical record of motion picture copyright entries from the transformative decade of the 1950s. The catalog meticulously indexes thousands of visual works, ranging from major theatrical releases to educational films, television programs, and commercials. Entries are arranged alphabetically and provide exhaustive metadata for each title, including production entities like Universal, Paramount, and Twentieth Century-Fox, alongside independent producers and educational organizations. The text details specific technical attributes of the era's film industry, specifying runtime, sound formats (such as sd. and si.), color processes including Kodachrome and Technicolor, and film gauges like 16mm and 35mm. The catalog captures the breadth of cinematic output, listing iconic titles such as the 'Abbott and Costello' comedies and 'The Abominable Snowman,' while also documenting instructional films and corporate productions. Cross-references link related works, ensuring a comprehensive view of the industry's interconnected output. Transcriber's notes further enhance the document's utility by correcting spelling errors in names and titles, ensuring accuracy for researchers. As a legal and creative archive, this document preserves the metadata of thousands of works, offering an invaluable resource for understanding the film industry's evolution during a period of significant technological and artistic change. It stands as a testament to the diverse range of visual media produced and protected under copyright law in the United States during the 1950s.

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