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S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r |
directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
USA 1946
Based upon the bestselling novel “Dragonwyck” by Anya
Seton, this is Joseph L. Mankiewicz’ directorial debut. |
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Theatrical Release: April 10, 1946
Comparison:
20th Century Fox (Horror Classics Vol. 2) - Region 1 - NTSC vs. Optimum - Region 2 - PAL vs. Carlotta Films* - Region 2 - PAL vs. Twilight Time - Region FREE - Blu-ray vs. Indicator - Region 'B' - Blu-ray |
*This DVD is only available in the Mankiewicz Boxset which also includes A Letter to Three Wives (compared HERE) and 5 Fingers.
Big thanks to Vincent L. and Henrik Sylow for DVD captures!
1) Fox (Horror Classics Vol. 2) - Region 1 - NTSC LEFT2) Optimum - Region 2 - PAL SECOND3) Carlotta Films - Region 2 - PAL THIRD 4) Twilight Time - Region FREE - Blu-ray - FOURTH
5) Indicator - Region 'B' -
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*This DVD is only available in the Mankiewicz Boxset which also includes A Letter to Three Wives (compared HERE) and 5 Fingers. |
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Distribution | 20th Century Fox - Region 1 - NTSC |
Optimum Region 2 - PAL |
Carlotta Films
Region 2 PAL
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Twilight Time Region FREE - Blu-ray |
Indicator Region 'B' - Blu-ray |
Runtime | 1:42:44 | 1:39:00 (4% PAL speedup) | 1:38:33 (4% PAL speedup) | 1:42:49.204 | 1:42:50.706 |
Video |
1.33:1
Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 7.2 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
1.33:1 Original Aspect Ratio |
1.33:1 Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.0 mb/s PAL 720x576 25.00 f/s |
Disc Size: 46,285,161,482 bytes Feature Size: 29,570,482,176 bytes Average Bitrate: 29.99 MbpsDual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video |
Disc Size: 48,627,460,109 bytes Feature Size: 23,433,078,144 bytes Average Bitrate: 30.69 MbpsDual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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Audio | English (original mono) - DUB: Spanish mono | 2.0 Dolby Digital English | 2.0 Dolby Digital English |
DTS-HD Master Audio English 1991 kbps 2.0
/ 48 kHz / 1991 kbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 1992 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1992 kbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 2002 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2002 kbps |
LPCM Audio English 768 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz /
768 kbps / 16-bit Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps Isolated Score: LPCM Audio Undetermined 1152 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit |
Subtitles | English, Spanish, French, None | none | French, none | English (SDH), None | English (SDH), None |
Features |
Release Information: Edition Details: Chandu the
Magician (1932) - single layered
• Featurette:
Horror's Missing Link: Rediscovering Dr. Renault's
Secret (15:51)
•
Commentary by Author Steve Haberman and Filmmaker
Constantine Nasr
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Release Information: Studio: Optimum Aspect Ratio:
Edition Details: Chapters 12 |
Release Information: Studio: Carlotta Films Aspect Ratio: Edition Details:
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Interview of Pascal Mérigeau (12:03
/ French)
• Interview of J. P. Berthomé (12:30 / French) • Audio commentary on selected scenes by J. P. Berthomé (10:25 / French) • Gene Tierney (8:10 / French) • Part 1 of an Interview with J. L. Mankiewicz (51:41 / English with removable French subtitles)
Chapters 12 |
Release Information: Studio: Twilight Time
Disc Size: 46,285,161,482 bytes Feature Size: 29,570,482,176 bytes Average Bitrate: 29.99 MbpsDual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: Transparent Blu-ray Case Chapters 24
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Release Information: Studio: Indicator
Disc Size: 48,627,460,109 bytes Feature Size: 23,433,078,144 bytes Average Bitrate: 30.69 MbpsDual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: Transparent Blu-ray Case Chapters 12 |
Comments |
NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.
Indicator present "Dragonwyck" on a dual-layered
Blu-ray featuring two presentations
of the film: the 2017 4K restoration, and the legacy High Definition
remaster. The 2017 4k restoration is identical to what appeared on the
previous Twilight Time Blu-ray. The
legacy HD remaster has more coarse textures and richer, deeper black
levels - I tend to like it although it is not as smooth as the
4K-restored. It's nice to have the option of this alt-source which is a
technical duplicate in terms of bitrate. The versions are accessible
from the main menu, or by using your remote's 'Angle' button.
Dragonwyck is an excellent film in the classic Gothic style.
Vincent Price and Gene Tierney are as magnetic as one would imagine.
Indicator's two sources used provide discerning viewers with a unique
option although many may prefer the 4k restoration - I also see value in
the Legacy transfer as well. Recommended to fans of classic cinema. *** ADDITION: Twilight Time - Region 'A' Blu-ray February 2018': Twilight Time's new Blu-ray shows the film's grain to a higher level. It looks superior to the SD, especially in-motion. It is thick and film-like - a shade flat but no doubt far closer to the original presentation.Twilight Time use a DTS-HD Master (24-bit) in the original English language and it strongly benefits the score is by Alfred Newman (Panic in the Streets, Man Hunt, Cry of the City, The Diary of Anne Frank, Bus Stop, Blood and Sand, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Song of Bernadette) score which is also available as an isolated option. There are optional English subtitles and the Blu-ray disc is Region FREE - limited to 3,000 copies.Twilight Time include extras from the 2008 DVD including the audio commentary with film historian Steve Haberman and documentary filmmaker Constantine Nasr, 1/4 hour A House of Secrets: Exploring Dragonwyck featurette and the two Dragonwyck Vintage Radio Shows. Plus they add AE Biography episodes Gene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait and Vincent Price: The Versatile Villain both running 3/4 of an hour and there is an original theatrical trailer as well as some liner notes by Julie Kirgo. Excellent film - Gothic thriller and mystery... Tierney and Price are great - loved the Newman score. I thoroughly enjoyed my viewing and can recommend to those keen on vintage era gems. Absolutely recommended!*** ADDITION: Fox Horror Classics Vol. 2 - August 08' - Short story is that the Fox dual-layered NTSC issue is marginally sharper with better black levels. Effectively it blows away the other releases in supplements with the commentary, featurette etc. and the price is ridiculously low considering you get three films with solid extras (2 with commentary). It also has subtitles. We've reviewed the entire boxset HERE and we strongly recommend it!*** ADDITION: Carlotta Films - PAL - Dec 05' - Image quality appears equal. Although the majority of the Carlotta extras are in French (including the commentary), the 51 minute Mankiewicz interview is in English with optional French subs. It seems like a decent boxset for the three Mankiewicz titles, but for frugality - the Optimum is the way to go fore this film. *** The
image lacks sharpness in details, especially in long shots, there are
occasional edge enhancements and colour banding, but overall a decent
image, especially considering this to be a DVD-5 release. Blacks are
solid and the darker the scenes, the better the image. |
DVD Menus
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1) Fox (Horror Classics Vol. 2) - Region 1 - NTSC TOP2) Twilight Time - Region FREE - Blu-ray - SECOND3) Indicator (Legacy HD ReMaster) - Region 'B' - Blu-ray - THIRD
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Blu-ray
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5) Indicator (Legacy HD ReMaster) - Region 'B' -
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1) Fox (Horror Classics Vol. 2) - Region 1 - NTSC TOP2) Optimum - Region 2 - PAL SECOND3) Carlotta Films - Region 2 - PAL THIRD
4) Twilight Time - Region FREE -
Blu-ray
- FOURTH
5) Indicator (Legacy HD ReMaster) - Region 'B' -
Blu-ray
- FIFTH
6) Indicator (4K Restoration) - Region 'B' -
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1) Fox (Horror Classics Vol. 2) - Region 1 - NTSC TOP2) Optimum - Region 2 - PAL SECOND3) Carlotta Films - Region 2 - PAL THIRD
4) Twilight Time - Region FREE -
Blu-ray
- FOURTH
5) Indicator (Legacy HD ReMaster) - Region 'B' -
Blu-ray
- FIFTH
6) Indicator (4K Restoration) - Region 'B' -
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- BOTTOM
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1) Fox (Horror Classics Vol. 2) - Region 1 - NTSC TOP2) Optimum - Region 2 - PAL SECOND3) Carlotta Films - Region 2 - PAL THIRD
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Extras: | Blu-ray |
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*This DVD is only available in the Mankiewicz Boxset which also includes A Letter to Three Wives (compared HERE) and 5 Fingers. |
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Distribution | 20th Century Fox - Region 1 - NTSC |
Optimum Region 2 - PAL |
Carlotta Films
Region 2 PAL
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Twilight Time Region FREE - Blu-ray |
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