As to Stage Fright, it’s a film that we’ll consider as B Hitchcock. A great deal of fun, a bit of comedy, but nothing really substantial.
One of my favorite parts is the main title sequence. And while you view it, take a good look at the writer’s credits, as they seem a generation away, even though part of the original. Seems that something odd may have occurred some 70 years ago.
As a Blu-ray, it’s up to Warner Archive standards.
Beautiful black & white imagery, with terrific blacks, nice shadow detail and a crisp grain structure. The image is a harvest derived from the OCN, which (as probably every original print was struck from it) was in quite poor condition.
You’d never know it, as MPI has done a superb job.
For those with sharp eyes, you’ll note that the film has a 1949 copyright, as that’s when it was completed, even though the packaging makes note of the release date of 1950.
Image – 5
Audio – 5
4k Up-rez – 5
Upgrade from DVD – Absolutely
Pass / Fail – Pass
Highly 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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