For anyone who had seen John Huston’s 1953 Beat the Devil, in probably the past 35 years, it wasn’t a pleasant outing.
Purportedly, having fallen into the public domain, it was available in unpleasant 16mm prints, and videos of poor resolution, sound and of unknown origin.
Thanks to the team at Columbia, the film has been restored from the original camera negative and fine grains, and in a version that I’ve never before seen.
Oswald Morris’ gorgeous black & white cinematography once again shines.
Don’t seek a plot, as one may not be there.
Just grab a copy, and have fun.
A treat courtesy of Twilight Time.
Image – 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – Don’t ask…
Highly Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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