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USA 1942

Wartime melodrama with William Wyler's deft directorial touch of realism interspersed with sympathetic and lovable characters. Winner of multiple awards this film may feel quite dated to modern viewers, but regardless, it is a very worthwhile viewing experience with everlasting themes of respect, community and familial bonding. Characters are shown with subtle flaws enhancing their realism and the story is one of consequence and drama probably touching on memories of many individuals who lived through similar tribulations of World War II. Being aware of the period this film was made it showed a prevalent 'shot-in-the-arm' feel for the Allies and although, not treating the topic politically even-handedly, it did not overindulge to allow generalizations. I say immerse yourself in the cinematic power of William Wyler and sip from the fountain of a divisive moment in humanity that we can hope has vanished forever. out of .

Gary W. Tooze

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Theatrical Release: June 4th, 1942 - New York City, New York

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Best Collection Video - Region 0 - NTSC vs. Warner - Region 1 - NTSC

(BCV - Region 0 - NTSC - LEFT vs. Warner - Region 1 - NTSC - RIGHT)

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Distribution	World's Best Videos (Taiwan) Region 0 - NTSC	Warner Home Video Region 1- NTSC
Runtime	2:10:56 (2:30 Missing from start of film)	2:13:28
Video	1.33:1.00 Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 4.10 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s	1.33:1.00 Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.73 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate: WBV
Bitrate: Warner
Audio	English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)	English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles	None	English, Spanish, French and none
Features	Release Information: Distributor: Best Video (Taiwan) Aspect Ratio: Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1 Single -sided, single layer Edition Details: • none DVD Release Date: 1999 Keep Case Chapters: 4	Release Information: Studio: Warner Home Video Aspect Ratio: Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1 Edition Details: • Greer Garson Academy Awards® footage (:54) • Photo Gallery (33 stills) • Two Vintage MGM Wartime shorts: "Mr. Blabbermouth" (19:18) & "For the Common Defense" (21:31) • Restored Theatrical trailer (2:38) DVD Release Date: February 3, 2004 Snap Case Chapters 32
Comments:	Again, not so much a comparison as praising the stunning Warner DVD. It shows some damage but this is very film-like presentation. Beautiful contrast with prevalent film grain. This DVD is sharp, perfect black levels, solid sound and a host of timely Extras. I won't defend my purchase of the Taiwan import 2 years ago excepting that it allowed me to see this Wyler masterpiece - and for $9 it was not a bad purchase at the time. However this Warner ranks up with their best. A wholehearted recommendation. - *Gary W. Tooze*

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