Re: literature copyright laws and public domain

From: Stephen Fishman <sfish55[_at_]yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 18:45:06 -0800 (PST)

On Tue, 22 Feb 2000, Chris C. Randall <randallc[_at_]river.it.gvsu.edu> wrote:
>
> I am interested in adapting a screenplay from a story written by
> Edgar Allen Poe. Specifically, the story is "The Facts in the Case of
> M. Valdemar." I am wondering if this story is public domain or if it
> is copyrighted and if so, how I can go about trying to get permission
> to use it. I want to make the screenplay into a short film. If you
> can help me or direct me to where I can get help, it would be much
> appreciated.

All of Poe's stories are in the public domain.

Stephen Fishman
<sfish55[_at_]yahoo.com>

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