Motion pictures, January-June 1974 : Catalog of copyright entries, third series, volume 28, parts 12-13, number 1

The collection you’re about to explore is a snapshot of the American film industry’s legal paperwork from the first half of 1974. Compiled under the authority of the United States Copyright Office, it records every motion picture registration and renewal filed during those six months. Think of it as a formal ledger that confirms who owned what, when, and under which classification.

This particular segment focuses on the L and M classes—photoplays, full‑length pictures, and related visual works. Each entry lists the title, claimant’s name, registration date, and a unique number, followed by an alphabetized index that makes cross‑referencing swift. Researchers, archivists, and anyone tracing the provenance of a film will find the layout clear and the data reliable.

Listening to the catalog lets you flip through pages with your eyes closed, hearing the cadence of official language while the structure stays predictable. It’s a practical guide for anyone needing a concise, authoritative reference to mid‑1970s movie copyrights.