Looking for Damon and Pythias (1914)

[dsguardian]

Pardon me if this has been discussed before, but has there ever been a release (DVD, VHS) of Damon and Pythias (1914). I'm a fan of Universal history, and this one's coming up on its 100th anniversary. Just would really like to watch the film if I can find it. I understand it's public domain, but I have yet to find anything about any releases. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Bill C.
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[Spiny Norman]

It can be ordered from the LoC, as it is public domain. Just a matter of costs.

[Jim Reid]

The LOC brought Damon & Pythias to Cinecon 4 or 5 years ago. At the time it was still being worked on.
Not sure if they're finished with it or not.

[Spiny Norman]

The LOC brought Damon & Pythias to Cinecon 4 or 5 years ago. At the time it was still being worked on.
Not sure if they're finished with it or not.

But if they do a restoration, it would no longer be PD, right?

[dsguardian]

I'm a little curious why Universal hasn't done some sort of release for this. I mean, for crying out loud, it's their first full-length movie and the poster for it is on their movie timeline at the beginning of the tour.

[Jim Reid]

But if they do a restoration, it would no longer be PD, right?

Only if they produce new media (title cards, music, etc.). The film itself cannot be re-copyrighted. It's doubtful that LOC, being a tax-supported government agency would copyright their work.

[Spiny Norman]

Contact me if you want a copy - as far as I know I am free to do that.

Just be aware that there's no music and the LoC is not officially done restoring this yet. It's possible that they will one day make a new and even better restoration (I believe they're waiting for some promising footage).

[dsguardian]

Just wanted to throw out a huge thank you to Spiny Norman for finding this for us!

The quality looks really good, considering it's a hundred years old. Hats off to the LoC restoration team!