Press Release Warner Archive Announcement: One Way Passage (1932) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

Special Features: TRAILER; Audio Only LUX RADIO THEATER BROADCAST (3/6/39); WB SHORT BUZZIN' AROUND; WARNER CARTOONS-A GREAT BIG BUNCH OF YOU

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[Robert Crawford]

This movie was just on TCM the other day and I thought it looked mediocre at best so I'm glad it's getting a new 4K scan from the OCN.

 

[LeoA]

One of my all-time favorites that I watch every time I catch it on TCM. Will be a pleasure seeing it look significantly better than I've ever seen it look before.

 

[bujaki]

Another film first viewed at MoMA in '73. The last shot is unforgettable.

 

[RobertMG]

This movie was just on TCM the other day and I thought it looked mediocre at best so I'm glad it's getting a new 4K scan from the OCN.

Do they usually wind up using new master on TCM etc?

 

[Robert Crawford]

Do they usually wind up using new master on TCM etc?

Sometimes, but not every time.

 

[lark144]

One of the great Warner pre-code melodramas, high points career and acting wise for both Kay Francis-who in my estimation has never looked more beautiful--and William Powell, who has never been more poignant and sympathetic, as well as Tay Garnett's direction. It should be considered on the same level, if not superior, to the John M. Stahl films of the 1930's such as Magnificent Obsession or Imitation of Life and their 1950's remakes by Douglas Sirk, and now, that it will finally be available in a superior format, hopefully that will happen. The thing is, One Way Passage has a sublimity and deep abiding beauty as well as emotional resonance that is difficult to imagine if you haven't seen it. And once you have, as Jose says, it is unforgettable.

 

[PatrickDA]

YES!! Day one!!!

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Artwork and Special Features added

 

[LeoA]

Judging by the first few minutes of the premier of this restoration on Turner Classic Movies, fans of this classic aren't going to be disappointed.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Note: Wrong release date in this Facebook post as it should be Tuesday, April 25th.

Coming for the Warner Archive Collection April 24th!

NEW 2023 1080p HD Master from 4K Scan of Original Nitrate Camera Negative!

ONE WAY PASSAGE (1932)
Run Time 67:00
Subtitles English SDH
Audio Specs DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 - English
Aspect Ratio 1.37:1, 4x3
Product Color B&W
Disc Configuration BD 50

Special Features: Classic Merrie Melodies cartoon: A GREAT BIG BUNCH OF YOU (HD), Classic Warner Bros. short BUZZIN’ AROUND with Fatty Arbuckle (HD), Vintage radio show adaptations: LUX RADIO THEATER (3/6/39) with William Powell and Kay Francis and SCREEN DIRECTOR’S PLAYHOUSE (12/30/49) with William Powell and director Tay Garnett, Original Theatrical Trailer.

Cast: William Powell, Kay Francis, Frank McHugh
The seas are calm, and the ship is sturdy – but the shipboard romance is doomed. Dapper young man Dan Hardesty (William Powell) does not know that lovely Joan Ames (Kay Francis) is dying of an incredibly rare disease. Joan does not that Dan is a convicted murderer on his way to San Quentin. Still, they have four weeks to find happiness in each other’s arms. Or will Dan forsake the love of a lifetime for his own life, using the vessel’s Honolulu layover as a chance to escape the law? The passage of time remains kind to One Way Passage, an Oscar® winner for Best Original Story, directed with style and sensitivity by Tay Garnett (The Postman Always Rings Twice). William Powell brings his unmistakable, urbane charm to the role of Dan. As Joan, Kay Francis displays the lustrous sincerity that made her one of the era’s favorites. Their passage may be one-way, but you’ll find it’s a voyage worth repeating.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Judging by the first few minutes of the premier of this restoration on Turner Classic Movies, fans of this classic aren't going to be disappointed.

Yeah, I watched it on TCM last year and there is a night and day difference between what I saw this morning and that last viewing.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Preorder is live (see post #1)

 

[benbess]

Based on the positive reviews here from fans of the film, and because amazingly the original negative exists for a movie from 1932, I've just done a blind buy pre-order from the link above.