And thanks for the reminder about that coupon, Moe. Gotta keep a better eye on my email.
By 1958, based on reports of UK films in production at the time, less than 10% were intended for 1.66:1. The majority were now composed for either 1.75:1 or 1.85:1 exhibition.
That ratio was still the UK standard in March of 1964 when A HARD DAYS NIGHT went before the cameras. It premiered on July 6, 1964, and 1.75:1 was printed in the leader to insure the correct presentation in Walter Shenson's intended ratio.
IMDB is often wrong.Russell G said:IMDB lists it as 1:37. Maybe it's the directors intended ratio? I'm posting the question on Criterion's Facebook page.
of course, but it's often right too. Which is why I posted the question on Criterion's facebook page. I'll report back any replies if I get one.Brandon Conway said:IMDB is often wrong.
If that is the case they probably have solid reasoning for it.Lord Dalek said:Criterion's press release has Lord of the Flies at 1.37:1.
Kinda helps to have the original cameraman/editor, William Fell, supervising the transfer himself...if HE doesn't know, who does???Brandon Conway said:If that is the case they probably have solid reasoning for it.
Is this also Gerald Feil. ?lukejosephchung said:Kinda helps to have the original cameraman/editor, William Fell, supervising the transfer himself...if HE doesn't know, who does???
So the guy who sat beside the director while the film was being put together. Still good enough for me.Moe Dickstein said:The guy supervising the transfer is A cameraman, but he wasnt the DP of this film, he was one of the editors.