While this 1963 dramedy about goings on at a gorgeous tropical isle can’t be taken seriously, the film fits neatly into Mr. Ford’s
The John Wayne starrer, is peopled with names going back to the early silent era. The more well known – Lee Marvin, Jack Warden, Cesar Romero, Dick Foran, Dorothy Lamour, Marcel Dalio, Mike Mazuri, Edgar Buchanan, and Mae Marsh.
Paramount has given Kino a gorgeous master, based upon the Eastman Color original, which could serve as a travel advertisement for Hawaii.
Grain is beautifully rendered.
All is well here.
As a Ford Film, it fits neatly between How the West Was Won (1962) and Cheyenne Autumn (1964).
More Ford in 4k, please.
Image (Dolby Vision)
Forensic – 10
NSD – 10
Audio – 10 (Monaural)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 7
Worth your attention – Yes. Fun film, not to be taken seriously.
Slipcover rating – 2
Looks like Film – 10
Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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