Aspect Ratio Documentation (1 Viewer)

[Bob Furmanek]

By time they were released, 1.85:1 had been the established standard ratio for non-anamorphic presentation for nearly 15 years so Boxoffice no longer listed the aspect ratio data.

 

[Jimbo64]

Weren't most of Ross Hunter's UI films framed at 2:1?

 

[RolandL]

I know Devil's Canyon was released wide screen, but there are a lot of scenes where the top of heads would be cropped. It was recently on TCM.

 

[Bob Furmanek]

DEVIL'S CANYON was composed for 1.37:1.

 

[Bob Furmanek]

Ron Epstein has the first review of our restored 3-D Blu-ray of IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/…/it-came-from-outer-space…/

 

[Mark Pytel]

Hey Bob,
two quick aspect ratio questions.

1) What is the OAR aspect ratio of The Stewardesses (1969). Everywhere I see says 1:33, but being 1969, wouldn't it have been widescreen? Just wondering.

2.) Also, I've heard some people say that 1953's Houdini is supposed to be widescreen. All home video releases and everywhere online list it as 1:33. Do you know which is correct?

Thanks

-Mark

 

[Bob Furmanek]

Mark, The Stewardesses was 1.37:1 (an odd 3-D format) and HOUDINI was filmed In October 1952 and is also standard ratio.

 

[Bob Furmanek]

A historic Golden Age 3-D/widescreen film - not seen as originally intended since 1953 - is coming to 3-D Blu-ray.

Watch for an announcement from Kino Lorber next week!

One hint: John Payne was originally cast in the lead but was not available due to a scheduling conflict with his work in Edward Small's production of 99 RIVER STREET.

 

[RolandL]

not seen as originally intended since 1953

So, it was shown widescreen but should not have? That could be Sangaree or Those Redheads From Seattle.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

So, it was shown widescreen but should not have? That could be Sangaree or Those Redheads From Seattle.

I think he means the opposite - that it was originally released in 3D and widescreen, but has only been seen in 2D open matte transfers since. I don't have a guess.

 

[gjn123]

What is the correct ration for Disney's Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue? Is 1.66:1 the correct ration for Patterns?

 

[Bob Furmanek]

Rob Roy began filming in April 1953 and is 1.37:1.

Patterns is 1.66:1.

 

[Mark Pytel]

Hey Bob,
Have an obscure one for you. Garagehouse pictures is releasing 1968 The Satanist. It was lost film but they found a print. They are releasing it in 1:33 aspect ratio. Shouldn't this one be 1:66, 1:85, or even 1:75 since it was almost 1970?
Or because this is a lower budget title, could it have been presented in 1:33? Any ideas?

 

[Bob Furmanek]

No idea on that one, Mark!

 

[Bob Furmanek]

Just one week to go for the October 4 release of IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE on 3-D Blu-ray!

Did you know that IT was the first science-fiction feature released for the home market by the legendary Castle Films in 1957? Learn about that expensive release (and much more) in our latest segment on Classic Movies and More:

 

[Gary16]

Just one week to go for the October 4 release of IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE on 3-D Blu-ray!

Did you know that IT was the first science-fiction feature released for the home market by the legendary Castle Films in 1957? Learn about that expensive release (and much more) in our latest segment on Classic Movies and More:

Bob,
Great video!

 

[Bob Furmanek]

A historic widescreen film is coming soon to 3-D Blu-ray from Kino Lorber! http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/those-redheads-from-seattle

 

[Charles Smith]

 

[Robin9]

A historic widescreen film is coming soon to 3-D Blu-ray from Kino Lorber! http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/those-redheads-from-seattle

So this is the film John Payne was originally lined up to do? I didn't know that. I like John Payne a lot more than Gene Barry!

Oh, yes: I will definitely, but definitely, buy this disc.

 

[Bob Furmanek]

Yes, please see the new page on our website. http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/those-redheads-from-seattle