Popeye, Tintin, and Iconic 1929 Works Enter Public Domain

Thousands of creative works from 1929, including beloved characters, books, and films, are now free to use and adapt under U.S. copyright law.

The original versions of Popeye and Tintin are now in the public domain, allowing new interpretations and adaptations of these iconic characters.
Notable literary works entering the public domain include Ernest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms,' William Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury,' and Virginia Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own.'
Films such as Alfred Hitchcock's first sound film 'Blackmail' and Disney's animated short 'The Skeleton Dance' are now free for public use.
Musical compositions like George Gershwin's 'An American in Paris' and Maurice Ravel's 'Boléro' also join the public domain, expanding opportunities for creative reuse.
Recent trends suggest that public domain characters may inspire unconventional adaptations, including horror films, as seen with Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse in previous years.