Welcome to the Public Domain, MURDER AT THE VICARAGE (1930), starring Miss Marple π
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Agatha Christieβs other famous detective appeared in this, her first full-length novel. Uncover the killer in this newly #publicdomain work.
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Welcome to the public domain: KING OF JAZZ (1930) π·
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οΈ Bing Crosbyβs first on-screen appearance, as a member of the Rhythm Boys, performing in this early sound-era jazz moment filmed in two-strip Technicolor!
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Welcome to the Public Domain, THE MALTESE FALCON (1930) π¦
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οΈ Sam Spade is on the Case of the Disappearing Copyright as The Maltese Falcon novel joins the public domain.
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Welcome to the Public Domain, THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD (1930) π
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Choo Choo Choo! We all learned about perseverance & trying from this iconic train. She thought she could, and she did π₯Ή
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Welcome to the public domain, THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK (1930), the first appearance of Nancy Drew π
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Itβs no mystery why people are excited β the first four Nancy Drew Mystery Stories are now in the public domain!
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Welcome to the Public Domain, THE PICNIC (1930) π
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Little Rover barked onto the scene as Minnieβs dog in THE PICNIC (1930). Heβd get a new name (Pluto) & a new owner, Mickey Mouse, the following year.
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Welcome to the Public Domain: creative works from 1930 & sound recordings published in 1925! Duke Law's video highlights some of the most anticipated works entering the #publicdomain in 2026!
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Welcome to the public domain, DIZZY DISHES (1930), the first appearance of Betty Boop! β
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At midnight, new creative works enter the public domain in the US.
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οΈ In the latest Future Knowledge podcast, James Boyle (The Public Domain) explains why the public domain matters & how itβs being fenced off in the digital age by new walls and private control.
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