any film released during or prior to 1953 remained in the public domain in Japan. References Further reading CD-ROM. External links Shane at Filmsite.org 1953 Western (genre) films 1953 films American Western (genre) films Films adapted into television shows Films based on American novels Films based on Western (genre) novels Films directed by George Stevens Films scored by Victor Young Films set in Wyoming Films set in the 1860s Films shot in Wyoming Films whose cinematographer won the Best Cinematography Academy Award Films with screenplays by Jack Sher Paramount Pictures films United States National Film Registry films Revisionist Western (genre) films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films