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Copyright dupes: piracy and new media in Edison v. Lubin (1903).

Authors :
Decherney, Peter
Source :
Film History; 2007, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p109-124, 16p, 7 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The author examines the attempts of studios such as Edison to copyright films as photographs in the period prior to the inclusion of motion pictures in copyright law in 1912. The essay reviews the history of copyright law as it applies to photography, instances of piracy in this period, and Edison's lawsuit against rival producer (and fellow pirate) Siegmund Lubin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08922160
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Film History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25886992
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2979/FIL.2007.19.2.109