In CinemaScope.
While not a particularly good film, it will be of importance to horror completists and Karloff fans – and both of those groups will be quite pleased by Warner Archive’s new offering.
Lovingly rendered in black & white, with an image that clean enough for government work, and only the slightest occasional shimmering, which may be part of the original photography.
According to notes found on IMDb, the film was shot in eight days at WB, on sets used for the Errol Flynn film, Too Much, Too Soon. As Carl Guthrie had just completed the Flynn film, he was hired for F1970, as he know how to light the sets.
Look for The Maltese Falcon, as set dressing.
Another quality effort from Warner Archive.
Image – 4
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
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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