For Whom The Bell Tolls
Universal Pictures Germany RC2
Playstation World Korea RC3

 
The transfers originate from the same source material with the same amount of dirt and speckles (pic#2) and reel change marks but with a slightly different framing. Both transfers are presented in the fullscreen aspect ratio of 1,33:1 (while the theatrical presentation was framed at ~ 1,37:1). The PAL transfer is a bit darker (pic#2) with a reddish hue (pic#1, pic#3). Both transfers are a bit soft, show distinct edge enhancement (pic#5) and little shadow detail. The NTSC transfer has a slightly better detail resolution (pic#4, Cooper's cheek). Both versions contain the overture music but only the PAL transfer shows a picture card during the overture (pic#6). However overtures usually played without stills in the original theatrical presentations.
transfer ranking:
Playstation World Korea RC3
Universal Pictures Germany RC2


Wem die Stunde schlägt - Universal Pictures Germany - RC2 (PAL) 4:3


For Whom The Bell Tolls - Playstation World Korea - RC3 (NTSC) 4:3



Wem die Stunde schlägt - Universal Pictures Germany - RC2 (PAL) 4:3

For Whom The Bell Tolls - Playstation World Korea - RC3 (NTSC) 4:3



Wem die Stunde schlägt - Universal Pictures Germany - RC2 (PAL) 4:3

For Whom The Bell Tolls - Playstation World Korea - RC3 (NTSC) 4:3



Wem die Stunde schlägt - Universal Pictures Germany - RC2 (PAL) 4:3

For Whom The Bell Tolls - Playstation World Korea - RC3 (NTSC) 4:3



Wem die Stunde schlägt - Universal Pictures Germany - RC2 (PAL) 4:3

For Whom The Bell Tolls - Playstation World Korea - RC3 (NTSC) 4:3



Wem die Stunde schlägt - Universal Pictures Germany - RC2 (PAL) 4:3

screen captures by joachim huffer

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