In a significant shift for creators and technology enthusiasts, works from 1929 have entered the public domain in the US. This includes books, plays, movies, art, and musical compositions, along with sound recordings from 1924. The copyright protection, which lasts 95 years, was extended by the 1998 Sonny Bono Act, halting new entries into the public domain for two decades. Now, classics like Ernest Hemingway’s “Farewell to Arms,” Agatha Christie’s “The Seven Dials Mystery,” and Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own” are freely available for adaptation and use. The film industry sees the addition of pioneering sound films, including the first all-color feature-length talkie, “On With the Show!” by Warner Bros., and early works by directors like Alfred Hitchcock. Music lovers gain access to compositions like “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.” Disney’s contributions include “The Skeleton Dance” and several Mickey Mouse shorts, marking the first appearances of Mickey with white gloves and speaking. These releases are crucial for developers and creators looking to innovate with historical content without legal hurdles.
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