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[Mark Jan Bakker]

Well, i'm not sure if i've got he hang of this new forum yet. Seems far too technical for a 43 year old internet virgin!
This posting may disappear into the mists but here goes!
Just wanted to raise the question of WC Fields movies. I know many of his shorts and features were produced by Paramount and Universal. I therefore presume they are part of the catalogue available to Laureate.
Very few WC Fields movies have been released in the UK, surprisingly. Like the Marx Brothers WC Fields still has a very strong following, so i would guess any future release would be a viable proposition.
I know Ken will have had 101 requests to look at releasing various classics but let's have some WC please!
Mark Bakker

[Ken Barnes]

Congratulations,Mark, you've made contact. So please don't lose the touch. From what I gather, most of our visitors are coping quite well with this new format and we seem to be over our teething troubles ( fingers crossed)

Yes, I agree that W.C. Fields is worth covering and, while I may not be involved with it ( Universal are not using me for everything ), I believe
that Fields is one of their projects for the future along with Abbott and Costello and Mae West. I don't know when this will be. So please be patient.

Thanks for getting in touch.

Best
Ken

[Neil]

Just to update this thread - there is an excellent region 1 box set
W.C. Fields Comedy Collection featuring

The Bank Dick
International House
It's A Gift
My Little Chickadee
You Can't Cheat An Honest Man

[Ken Barnes]

Yes, that is a good collection and well worth getting.