Raoul Walsh, for those who may be unaware, was one of the great American filmmakers, going back to 1912. For those who may care, yes, he worked on The Klansman.
His 1955 Fox production, The Tall Men, is one of the quintessential Clark Gable films.
Victor Young is responsible for the score. The film was shot by Leo Tover, and it’s a quality production, all around.
Which means, at least to me, that Twilight Time’s release of the film, is a cause for celebration.
Is it worth your time?
Absolutely.
How does it look?
After viewing the screen grabs, far better than I surmised. I’m seeing no apparent x/y problems. Color appears extremely accurate for the early 5248 era, grain is appropriate, cut-in printer functions have been handled neatly, and the stereo tracks work beautifully.
A nice job from Fox, and a terrific Twilight Time release.
Image – 4.75
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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