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Distribution was far different in that era than today, with its 5-6000 print/DCP release. 300 or so prints seemed to be the norm, followed by second and third run. RAH

Of interest only to those who delve into minutia... The first magnetic only 35mm print of TGoN was delivered by Technicolor London on April 25, 1961 for an April 27 premiere. There were only three such prints struck. It apparently played at the Odeon for about two months, being returned on...

The first time that I viewed TGoN in 35mm dye transfer was a print that I projected at home a number of years ago. I inspected the print before running, and for the first time noted the prologue and interval. Definitely adds a note of special feel to the film, making it more akin to a roadshow...

Your comments speak volumes for Grover Crisp and the crew at Columbia. RAH

Totally different situations. Although MFL had a myriad of problems, inclusive of incomplete tracks, optically defective sep masters, missing shots and quite a bit of OCN damage, Navarone began life as a toad, and things didn't get better from there. A film the quality of Navarone shouldn't...

Might it be possible to use alternative technologies to help a handful of shots? Possibly. I've not examined the original elements, but knowing Columbia's Grover Crisp, my take would be that it's as good as it gets. He leaves no stone unturned when it comes to saving their library. RAH

If word can get out to other sites, everyone can be aware that the transfer, authoring, etc. are perfect. RAH

Guns looks a bit different (as one might expect) in dye transfer prints, which helped. I would presume that you would have seen one of the Tech London prints. I should make the point that my words re: Guns will hopefully defuse any negative comments which may appear, as some reviewers will...

Any list of the best war films, not simply WWII films, is going to include The Guns of Navarone, directed by J. Lee Thompson, and released in April of 1961. A great film. An important film. Unfortunately, a case study for questionable decisions in post-prodution, and the care and handling...