Blacks are correctly reproduced, although shadow detail is limited to what 1955 film stock is capable of rendering. Contrast is smooth and pleasant. The film element used for the transfer displays very few age-related blemishes. The film s soundtrack has been upgraded to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel mix, although it retains that big, brassy stereo sound of the decade in which it was recorded. Most of the sound remains in the forward soundstage, which lends the production a nice theatrical flavor.
Vocals are always very pleasing, plus the film s dialogue is clean and intelligible.
Overall, the soundtrack is very well preserved, without any serious flaws. French and Spanish stereo surround soundtracks are also encoded onto the DVD, as are French and Spanish subtitles. The interactive menus are fairly standard, providing access to the scene selection and set up features. A theatrical trailer is also included on the DVD and is accessible through the menu system. Let s hope they revisit the title in the future and do the right thing.