Public Domain
Synopsis
"In PUBLIC DOMAIN...(Frampton) recapitulates cinema's infancy in a series of direct quotes from such notable primitive works as RECORD OF A SNEEZE (FRED OTT'S SNEEZE) and SANDOW FLEXING HIS MUSCLES, two 1894 Edison kinetoscopic shorts, as well as literal pieces of cinematic juvenilia (child wading at the beach, another throwing a tantrum at home, three women merrily blowing bubble pipes, and the finale, a melodramatic weighing of a newborn attended by an anxious father, doctor, and nurse)–all readily retrievable/quotable fragments from our finite federal version of the 'infinite film,' the paper print collection at the Library of Congress."–Bruce Jenkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hollis Frampton
- Original Title
- Public Domain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hollis Frampton
Department Leadership Roster
Hollis Frampton
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Public Domain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Domain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Public Domain about?
"In PUBLIC DOMAIN...(Frampton) recapitulates cinema's infancy in a series of direct quotes from such notable primitive works as RECORD OF A SNEEZE (FRED OTT'S SNEEZE) and SANDOW FLEXING HIS MUSCLES, two 1894 Edison kinetoscopic shorts, as well as literal pieces of cinematic juvenilia (child wading at the beach, another throwing a tantrum at home, three women merrily blowing bubble pipes, and the finale, a melodramatic weighing of a newborn attended by an anxious father, doctor, and nurse)–all readily retrievable/quotable fragments from our finite federal version of the 'infinite film,' the paper print collection at the Library of Congress."–Bruce Jenkins
Who directed Public Domain?
Public Domain was directed by Hollis Frampton.
Who stars in Public Domain?
The principal cast of Public Domain includes Not specified.
When was Public Domain released and how long is it?
Public Domain was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 14m.