Flesh tones usually have that healthy glow of a Hollywood makeup department and fit in perfectly with the vivid hues of some of the costumes. The Christmas red costumes that appear at the end of the film look especially good and are reproduced without any signs of distortion or bleeding. Blacks are accurate, although the level of shadow detail is limited by the film stocks that were available in the mid-1950s. The element used for the transfer shows a modest number of blemishes, as well as displaying a bit of film grain in places. The music has a mild stereo presence in the front and a good deal of fill in the rear.
Frequency response is limited, however the music never seems harsh or distorted.
In fact, the music sounds rather pleasant and is well worth amplifying. Dialogue is cleanly reproduced and there are no signs of hiss on the soundtrack. Additionally, a French language track and English subtitles are also provided. The basic interactive menus allow one access to the standard scene selection and set up features, as well as some nice extras. There is a full running audio commentary featuring Rosemary Clooney.