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Another Fairbanks double bill from Cohen via Kino, and it's both an interesting release, as well as a mixed bag.
The Three Musketeers must be compared to that released by The Film Preservation Society last year.
While they have similarities, they appear to be from different film elements. Generally, I feel that the FPS version is better looking overall, and has tinting. The FPS version has a superb score by the Mont Alto Orchestra, while the Cohen is by Robert Israel.
Not only very different reads on the same subject, but worth contrasting and comparing.
But the reason to purchase this disc is the 2k appearance of The Iron Mask, Fairbanks' final silent film with a sound prologue. This restoration was performed by Kevin Brownlow and Patrick Stanbury for Cohen, using MOMA's film elements.
It's the best that you'll find on the subject.
Is the release worth twenty bucks?
Absolutely!
Both films show a bit of age, but also appear beautifully handled. Shadow detail, grain structure, black levels and overall resolution and stability are fine on both.
Image – 4
Audio – n/a
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 8
Slipcover rating - n/a
Highly Recommended
RAH
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The Three Musketeers must be compared to that released by The Film Preservation Society last year.
While they have similarities, they appear to be from different film elements. Generally, I feel that the FPS version is better looking overall, and has tinting. The FPS version has a superb score by the Mont Alto Orchestra, while the Cohen is by Robert Israel.
Not only very different reads on the same subject, but worth contrasting and comparing.
But the reason to purchase this disc is the 2k appearance of The Iron Mask, Fairbanks' final silent film with a sound prologue. This restoration was performed by Kevin Brownlow and Patrick Stanbury for Cohen, using MOMA's film elements.
It's the best that you'll find on the subject.
Is the release worth twenty bucks?
Absolutely!
Both films show a bit of age, but also appear beautifully handled. Shadow detail, grain structure, black levels and overall resolution and stability are fine on both.
Image – 4
Audio – n/a
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 8
Slipcover rating - n/a
Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate, HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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