I’m told that RKO produced/released so few color films that they didn’t create a color logo until c. 1953.
Boy with Green Hair and Flying Leathernecks also had b/w logos. Susan Slept Here (released July 54) had color.
You should be excited. I’m certain it’s a gorgeous release. I expect to have a copy next week.
My point is that people shouldn’t be surprised.
Extant elements on films are generally not a secret - good or bad.
I’m a bit confused as to why some readers seem shocked at this release.
The film has always looked like this.
It’s the old SD transfer derived from a dupe via telecine or an old scan that’s the comparison.
When you have:
1. The original negative elements;
2. A quality post facility that...