You're constantly amazed at how grandiose the film is. Universal opened up the purse strings for the sequel, and Whale spent wisely. Interiors are more open and cavernous, while set detail is exceptional. What was once suggested in the first film is realized in the sequel. Some films you just watch.
Depth of field is okay, while attention to detail is fair.
Some flecking, but no real compression artifact issues. The blacks aren't industrial strength, but they hold up. Whites and grays look a little grainy. The soundtrack is amazingly clean, with hardly any sound issues to speak of. Strong dialogue mix keeps the fascinating dialogue front and center, while the musical cues and ambient noise sound natural considering how old they are.