Vincent_P
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Since the Criterion is heavily cropped at the sides to achieve a 2.2:1 aspect ratio (and only shows a sliver of additional top/bottom compared to the Pathe at 2.55:1), I'm guessing the negative for this particular film works out as wider than the "usual" Technirama aspect ratio for whatever reason. Maybe it didn't actually expose the full height of the VistaVision aperture for some reason? Perhaps they didn't expose into the optical soundtrack area? The Pathe certainly doesn't appear to be egregiously cropped top and bottom, and the Criterion only shows a sliver more top/bottom while having a hefty chunk taken off the left side and a bit less chopped off the right side.
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