Now Hear This...Where Is MISTER ROBERTS On Blu? (1 Viewer)

[Tino]

I can’t believe this classic film of sailors, scotch, transfer requests and stinking palm trees has never been released on Blu Ray. Or even an HD streaming version.

With great performances by Henry Fonda, James Cagney, and Jack Lemmon as Ensign Pulver, this WWII classic directed by John Ford and Mervyn Le Roy deserves better.

 

[Tino]

@Robert Harris ?

 

[Robert Harris]

Presumably shot early 1955, on 5248, and processed by Warner labs. Prints would have been struck from the OCN, which would lead one to believe that problems abound.

Not inexpensive, and probably in line for work.

I’d love to see it also.

Hundreds of films to be dealt with.

One at a time.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Supposedly the elements aren’t in pristine condition, and it seems to have fallen into that “we won’t put out anything less than perfect” trap from WB. Important part of Fonda’s legacy, would love a better version.

 

[Tino]

I watched the old WB flipper DVD upscaled on my 4K LG OLED and it looked better than it should ( and much better than the SD streaming version) but Jeez Louise would I be happy with a true HD version.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

That SD streaming version is brutal. The codecs used for streaming have a really hard time with ancient video masters.

 

[Alan Tully]

Ha, yes, Mister Roberts has some very good company waiting in line with it. The fifties contains the most films I'd love from the Warner Archive, & I'd think not many of them easy releases.

 

[Robert Crawford]

It's strange that such a fine film with 3-4 film greats in it and directed by two great directors isn't on Blu-ray.

 

[Ethan Riley]

Ah, 1950s movies, when Cinematography was king. I would love to see this.

 

[battlebeast]

It’s another I need for my collection. Would
Love to see it on Blu. I love jack Lemmon’s winning performance.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

I ran a 35mm of this from WB around 10 or 11 years ago and, even though the print was nearly new, the color was off and had that telltale yellow cast that indicates a degree of color fade is in the elements.

 

[Johnny Angell]

I can’t believe this classic film of sailors, scotch, transfer requests and stinking palm trees has never been released on Blu Ray. Or even an HD streaming version.

With great performances by Henry Fonda, James Cagney, and Jack Lemmon as Ensign Pulver, this WWII classic directed by John Ford and Mervyn Le Roy deserves better.

Your must be referring to the faux scotch.

 

[Bob Furmanek]

Mackie lines deluxe!

 

[bugsy-pal]

I love this film

 

[JohnMor]

Well, the good news is that if a blu does out from WAC, it will most likely look the best it ever has and the best it can possibly look, short of throwing unlimited funds at it. In that case, it’s worth the wait. I marvel at the quality of every WAC blu these days.

 

[RICK BOND]

Hopefully one day they will Finally release Mister Roberts. I have been waiting for more 1950's movies to be released by WBArchive. Especially ....Ivanhoe, Knights of the Round Table, Helen of Troy, and Land of the Pharaohs ! : )

 

[Tino]

My wish has been granted. Thanks Warner!