Charles Walters’ 1950 Summer Stock, would be the final Judy Garland film in three-strip Technicolor. She would next appear in a 1954 Warner Bros, Eastman Color / CinemaScope production.
While not derived directly from the original negatives, Warner Archive’s new Blu-ray is a delight. It’s taken from an IP, which has been massaged to bring the records into virtually perfect alignment.
Color, densities and grain structure, are all in place, and the final result is stunning.
A pleasure from start to finish.
Image – 4.75
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – Absolutely
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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