Thomas T
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I don't think I've seen anyone talk about the French blu/DVD combo of Douglas Sirk's Sign Of The Pagan (1954) from France. It was previously released in both Spain and Germany on DVD in 4x3 letterbox versions. But for the first time, it is now in 16x9 anamorphic 2.35 scope in blu ray. It looks very good, not perfect but it's unlikely it will ever go under restoration but for fans of Sirk, it's the best its probably looked since its original release. French subtitles are easily disabled. It's from Elephant films who brought us the gorgeous looking Sweet Charity blu ray recently. If you're a Sirk fanboy or a fan of the film, this should be a no brainer for purchase. The DVD included is of the 1.37 alternate version. No, it's not P&S but the film was shot twice in both formats, CinemaScope and Academy ratio.