1 Reply Latest reply on Feb 5, 2020 7:10 AM by Jason Atkinson

Seeking copyright status of two WWII films by Walt Disney

Laura Messerly Feb 4, 2020 9:47 AM

I would like to know if two films by Walt Disney created during World War II are in the public domain: "Der Fuehrer's Face" and "Education for Death" --Where can I find confirmation of public domain status? I believe they were created under contract to the government and so are PD, but I am not entirely sure. Thank you.

Re: Seeking copyright status of two WWII films by Walt Disney

Jason Atkinson Feb 5, 2020 7:10 AM (in response to Laura Messerly)

Dear Ms. Messerly,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

According to USA.gov, “Works prepared for the government by independent contractors may be protected by copyright. The copyrights may be owned by the independent contractor or by the U.S. government… If you have questions about U.S. government works, please contact the U.S. Copyright Office.” Both "Der Fuehrer's Face" and “Education for Death” have “Copyright MCMXLII Walt Disney Productions” in their title credits. You may wish to contact Walt Disney Studio Licencing, and/or consult a copyright lawyer.

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