All theatrical 2D and 3D showings of Dial M that I have seen have been 133. That is the way that I am used to seeing it and I would prefer to continue that practice.
The most recent showing in 3D was at the Stanford Theatre in Palo Alto, which had a very large and successful 3D festival...
I just saw a 70mm print 3 times again last weekend, and saw the original dye-transfer prints many times during theatrical release. The Paramount vistaVision logo was B&W.
To be fair, the sepia on the DVD plays OK, it is just not correct.
I have a personal interest in Creature.
Richard Carlson was my cousin. He played in many 50's sci-fi films, often as a scientist. I always enjoy watching him.
I have seen this once in two-projector 35mm 3D and am awaiting the Blu-ray.
Depends on the film actually.
In 1954, the studios knew that there was a wide variety of actual AR's in use for a flat film, and hedged their bets accordingly.
I think that 178 for DVD's and HD video has changed the situation considerably.
I saw Creature in 35mm polaroid at the Stanford Theatre in Palo Alto during a massive 3D festival. About 133 aspect ratio.
I didn't see a problem with this at the time (e.g., no booms or other protrusions).
In general, I don't have a problem with flat releases being exhibited at multiple...