lark144
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What I remember from those early 70's screenings, especially the nitrate, is the red and green Xmas decorations in the police station, accentuated by Glenda Farrell's red party dress. It's one of those patented Michael Curtiz tracking shots, beginning on a close-up of a record player, moving over to the tree, and then tracking back as Ms. Farrell enters, a blaze of red and green offset by her blonde hair. At least that's how I remember it. It's possible I improved on it a little over the years. I do recall that I saw the film again chiefly for that scene, so something must have been happening. Absolutely stunning, and of course the DVD had none of that.