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Re: What Will Public Domain Mean For Charlie?

Yes, hopefully he will be back. However, I wonder if he'll make it to screen & film (TV or Movies) in today's world of political correctness and such. I always thought a play or movie about Biggers' life-journey could successfully incorporate Charlie's story into it, without too much turmoil.

And as far as your question about being a writer "does it show?" I will quote our illustrious detective:

"The man who would avoid suspicion should not adjust his hat under a plum tree" (Keeper of the Keys, 1932, Chapter 16)

Lou

Re: What Will Public Domain Mean For Charlie?

Well, considering that Charlie will be 'free game', I could see some enterprising writer/director/producer deciding to announce that they are 'bringing Charlie Chan into the 21st Century', and change him up to suit their leanings.

I envision that somebody will decide to remake him into a Bruce Lee like action hero. They get to keep all of the 'words of wisdom', but they make him 'hot' for the female demographic, and a martial arts superstar to bring in the 18-45 year old male demographic.

Not how I would go with the character, but doubtless someone will.

Re: What Will Public Domain Mean For Charlie?

M.M. you are probably right...karate chops a plenty (you don't see those too much any more :). I believe that was what they'd planned when Lucy Lu was considering a Chan movie as his granddaughter, around 2006.

In my humble opinion, it will take someone like Guy Ritchie (of the recent Sherlock Holmes films) to produce a true Charlie Chan film. You got any pull? :wink:

Lou


Re: What Will Public Domain Mean For Charlie?

Sorry, no pull here. But once public domain kicks in, if any enterprising independent filmmaker with a gift for gab can convince somebody to bankroll their own film version of the character, they’ll be in the clear to do so.

Me, I’ll stick to the written word: it’s cheaper!