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Gentleman Jim, a Raoul Walsh directed 1942 bio-pic from Warner Bros, was released in November of 1942, just five months after another bio-pic from the studio directed by Michael Curtiz, which began filming just days before the beginning of WWII.
Curtiz had directed many of the early Flynn films.
And strangely, GJ was shot by Sid Hickox, who was behind the camera for several of the WB Bogart films, as well as some for Cagney. That other bio-pic was shot by James Wong Howe, who had been around since 1919 had shot other films for Cagney.
His final work was Funny Lady in 1975. Have you noticed how long many DP careers are?
As to Gentleman Jim, it's an absolutely glorious Blu-ray from Warner Archive, and we'd not expect less. The overall resolution mimics 4k, with black and white levels, along with shadow detail that can't be questioned.
Track is superb as well.
Yet another WB classic from the Nitrate OCN.
Great film. Great disc. Grab a copy.
Image – 9.9
Audio – 10
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 8.5
Slipcover rating - n/a
Upgrade from DVD - Absolutely
Highly Recommended
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Curtiz had directed many of the early Flynn films.
And strangely, GJ was shot by Sid Hickox, who was behind the camera for several of the WB Bogart films, as well as some for Cagney. That other bio-pic was shot by James Wong Howe, who had been around since 1919 had shot other films for Cagney.
His final work was Funny Lady in 1975. Have you noticed how long many DP careers are?
As to Gentleman Jim, it's an absolutely glorious Blu-ray from Warner Archive, and we'd not expect less. The overall resolution mimics 4k, with black and white levels, along with shadow detail that can't be questioned.
Track is superb as well.
Yet another WB classic from the Nitrate OCN.
Great film. Great disc. Grab a copy.
Image – 9.9
Audio – 10
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 8.5
Slipcover rating - n/a
Upgrade from DVD - Absolutely
Highly Recommended
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
https://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Ji...5&sprefix=gentleman+jim+blu-ray,aps,76&sr=8-1
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