"But the cinema projectionist got a shock after contacting the original distributor, when he discovered late fees for the film have mounted over the passing decades to more than £43,000 in today’s money.
Universal Pictures, which now owns RKO, has told cinema bosses it is willing to waive this fee to have the prestigious film reel back in its prized collection."
Gee thanks Universal! - I would like to see them try to collect on that regardless.
A cool story nonetheless Stew...
