The Private Eyes (1981) and OAR? (1 Viewer)

[Matthew Todd]

I've looked around on the web and through various threads on the forum and haven't found an answer to my question:
What is the original aspect ratio (OAR) for The Private Eyes?
The DVD release from Hens Tooth is 1.33, which I seriously doubt is the correct ratio. I would assume it was probably 1.85, but don't know.
Is there a good chance that the DVD is open matte?
Thanks,
Matt

 

[Brian Kidd]

I think it is open matte. There seems to be a lot of extra headroom, which is usually a dead giveaway. Unfortunately, if you really want a copy of this movie, this is the only way you're going to get it. I'd bet my left cajone that we won't be seeing THE PRIVATE EYES: DIRECTOR'S ULTIMATE EDITION anytime soon.

 

[Matthew Todd]

LOL Thanks Brian. I believe it!

 

[Brian Kidd]

I'm of the opinion that you can never have enough Don Knotts in your life.

 

[Matthew Todd]

I have to wholeheartedly agree!

What other films of his are available on DVD?

 

[Brian Kidd]

Not many, I'm afraid.

THE INCREDIBLE MR. LIMPET
GUS
THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG
PRIVATE EYES


Those are the only ones I can find where he's a key player.

Where are THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN, HOW TO FRAME A FIGG, THE RELUCTANT ASTRONAUT, and THE SHAKIEST GUN IN THE WEST?

I'd buy MR. CHICKEN in a heartbeat. Great stuff.

 

[Matt.Koz]

Don't forget Knotts' "The Love God?"