I didn't know they showed Rear Window with Hitch in attendance at LACMA. What year? I do know they showed it at the old Writer's Guild Theater on Melrose and Doheney with Hitch in attendance because I was there - still have the little program. That had to be around 1970 or 71, I think.
It's the look of the titles - not sure what shape the negative is in - I'm sure Mr. Harris must know, but I do believe this is a new scan and not what was used for the DVD. But the credits have pretty much looked like this, even in the dye transfer prints from the 60s.
Mr. Harris's caveats aside (and he's right about each and every one), I've pretty pleased with this - I love this film large and it's just a nice transfer to watch, even with the problems. The majority of it has very nice color, very nice clarity, and it's a big step up from the previous velvet...