I suspect that this may be the weakest DVD transfer I can recall from Warner in quite some time. The image is very soft, dark and filled with damage marks as both blemishes and light scratches. Contrast is blended throughout and although we don't claim to be total experts in the DVD transfer process - this DVD exhibits 'combing' or 'trailing' (see last capture) which indicates that it was not wholly taken from HD (in a case where the film is older or there is no HD master - one is usually created and the digital transfer is taken from that). Now this may have been what is referred to as the alchemist process where only some of the transfer suffers from 'combing'. I can't say for sure, but I'll assume the very poor state of the master is some indication on why it differs from most all other Warner releases that I have ever seen. I am still discovering information about this process and will post any findings here - but suffice to say this DVD image is very poor even beyond Warner's usual high standards. I am not so much blaming Warner, as I feel confident that they do the best that they can with what they have, but viewers should be warned what to expect. Two vintage shorts round out the supplements and although I anticipated a better image on the feature - it's is still quite watchable.

The film is a delight - I just love Myrna Loy and it's a shame that Jimmy Stewart was underused as Harlow's love interest - an extension of his part could have added a nice touch to the already wonderful film.

Gary W. Tooze