File:ThreatPoster.jpg

Summary
Description: Theatrical film poster of film--The Threat. Image may have been cropped, edited for clarity, and is a low resolution capture to prevent piracy.
 * Actors: N/A
 * Source of image: Noir Film of the Week
 * Web site: http://noiroftheweek.blogspot.com/2007/06/charles-mcgraw-and-threat-1949.html

Re. Source
Derived from a digital capture of: the film poster. The creator of this digital version is irrelevant as the copyright in all equivalent images is still held by the same party. Copyright held by the film company or the artist. The image claimed as fair use regardless.

Fair use rationale for use in article The Threat (1949 film)
Although this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws. Wikipedia editor Luigibob claims fair use because:
 * This image is being used to illustrate the article of the movie in question and is used for informational purposes only.
 * This is a low resolution image.
 * Because of the low resolution, image could not be used to make illegal copies for sale.
 * The image has been published outside Wikipedia; see source above.
 * It is believed that this image will not devalue the ability of the copyright holder to profit from the original work. In fact, it may encourage sales.
 * As such, the image does not in any way limit the ability of the copyright owners to market or sell their product.
 * The image is itself a subject of discussion and used for critical commentary in the article.
 * Image is needed for educational purposes in relation to the subject it is discussing and to identify the film in cinematic history.
 * Image used for critical commentary, reporting, and/or teaching qualifies as Fair Use.

Significance of image for use in the article

 * The image is significant because it was used to promote a notable film noir produced in [1949].
 * The image of the poster is used as the film's primary/additional/ means of visual identification in the The Threat article.