Lana Turner, Gene Kelly, June Allyson, Van Heflin, Angela Lansbury, and some other folks from M-G-M, doing yet another costume drama in three-strip Technicolor.
And typically, when decent, good enough masters are already available, going back to the original nitrate camera negatives, and coming out with something that’s merely other-worldly.
So…
If classic Technicolor looking other-worldly, and perfectly replicating the appearance of an original nitrate print is your thing, then have at it.
“Perfect” is the word from this meticulous restoration from Warner Archive via their secret weapon – MPI.
If you already have this on VHS, and you feel it’s good enough, then no need to go further, but if you’ve got a thing for Technicolor…
A magnificent production that could not look better.
Have I used the term “perfect?”
Image – 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD or VHS – I’d do more than think about it
Up-rez to 4k – Magnificent
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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