Roy Ward Baker began his career in the British film industry, working in various capacities, including AD on The Lady Vanishes (1937).
After I’ll Never Forget You, he made the move to the Colonies for six years or so, staying with Fox for the period. He’s return to the UK, for one of his best known films, A Night to Remember.
His initial film was the odd, quirky, Don’t Bother to Knock with Richard Widmark and Marilyn Monroe, in her first starring role.
The film is peopled by some known faces — Jim Backus, Elisa Cook, Jr., Jeanne Cagney, and new one face, a 20 year-old Anne Bancroft, in her first role.
Standing out in Fox’s image harvest of this Twilight Time release, is Lucian Ballard’s (The Wild Bunch, True Grit) black & white cinematography, which is captured perfectly, with every detail intact.
Worth your time and effort, as it’s a stepping off point in Miss Monroe’s career.
Image – 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – Yes
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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