Unless this message has become standard for all non-wide screen films that have not been windowboxed, it is erroneous. The black and white transfer is terrific, and the film element is in great shape with only minor age related markings. The blacks are true blacks and the image has great contrast, displaying all subtle shades of gray, all the way through white. The Dolby Digital soundtrack is one channel monaural and sounds quite good for a film of this vintage. Other soundtrack options include a French language track.
Subtitles are available in English, French and Spanish.
The interactive menus offer one access to a theatrical trailer, as well as the standard scene and language selections.