The law of motion pictures (1918)

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912 INDEX Material page part of work must be taken 562 Misjoinder of parties, how raised 584 Motion Picture Rights see “Dramatic Rights.” Multiply exclusive right to, copies of work 495 Municipality power to erect theatre 364 Museum when a theatre license required for 340 Music abandonment of dramatic rights by sale of libretto, 52 composer and scenario-writer co-authors 53 essence in libretto rather than in orchestral accompaniment. ... 52 incidental to picture not dramatic composition 52 in theatres with respect to copyright 649 when owner of words may sue 582 where specially composed for picture 51 Mutilation of motion picture 171 Mutuality of contract with actor necessary to secure injunction 102 N Name copyright proprietor must have lawful right to use 533 in what, copyright may be taken out 532 no common-law right to prevent use of 270 of author 60 of author a property right 61