Originally created from the stories of John O'Hara with songs and music by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart for the Broadway stage, Pal Joey made it to the screen under the helm of veteran director George Sidney. Sidney, who guided Judy Garland through the paces in Harvey Girls, knows how to make the most of available talent. The songs are given clean simple editing to deliver maximum impact. Transfer elements are in lovely condition with no evident color fading or instability. The anamorphic picture is sharp with no unsightly edge enhancement.
Fine grain is delivered with a fine, tight structure.
Contrast range is very strong and sets come to life with maximum punch. The Dolby Digital is mono and delivered with clear dialogue and stable music. The Movie Poster Archive include extensive poster images from the films of stars like Susan Hayward, Kirk Douglas, Katharine Hepburn and many more. This month's featured star is Kirk Douglas. Gary Morris's insightful publication Bright Lights Film Journa l turns the celluloid in films from a unique perspective.