The 5 main features of this boxset are housed in individual slim Keep Cases (see image above) and they are also sold separately. Four of the DVDs are dual-layered (Sea Wife is single-layered) - coded for Region 1 in the NTSC standard. All are in their original Cinemascope ratio of 2.35:1 and are progressive.  Generally they look very consistent - quite strong transfer-wise. Audio is in original 4.0 with option for a mono Spanish DUB. Each support the audio with optional English, French and Spanish subtitles. Four postcard photos are included for each film in their respective DVD cases.

I should state that I have never seen any of these films previously and have very little idea about how well the colors are represented in comparison to original theatrical viewing. I can state, however, if I feel they have been digitally enhanced or manipulated in any way (with Fox I rarely see this). See my individual comments below.

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing  - detail is quite strong as are colors although they might be slightly faded. Overall this transfer looks very good in my opinion. Characters tend to look a shade 'stretched' wide at times but I can't say for sure - it may be an optical illusion. There are some minor digital artifacts and the image is a bit dirty at times. Supplements are quite extensive but I'm afraid the Aubrey Solomon commentary didn't do much in the way of appreciation (for me personally). As well as including the - common to all DVDs - advertising galleries, restoration comparisons and original theatrical trailer this adds a short documentary about Collins. I was always given the impression that her career tended to focus quite heavily on her appearance.

Sea Wife - this is the only disc that is single-layered but it is still looks acceptable to me. The color palette is consistently soft and I imagine it was made this way. It is very clean and shows up the inexpensive sets and backdrops of the film. It borders on 'campy'. There is another Aubrey Solomon segmented commentary, animated photo gallery as well as galleries for the pressbook, advertising material, lobby cards and finally a theatrical trailer. I found myself watching this film with interest but in reflection I wouldn't say it is any type of masterpiece - it's just kind of charming in its own way. 

Stopover Tokyo  - dual-layered but the image quality is a shade weaker than the others which is appropriate as I found it the least enjoyable film. The artifacts are a bit heavier and it seems dirtier in spots - also darker or with a greenish hue. It appears as though the print may have been in marginally poorer condition. It includes the usual extras plus a 'Hollywood Highlights Reel' that seems more like filler than germane to this film. I didn't get much out of this film but once again Collins is attractive eye candy and expresses a very natural relationship with her characterizations. 

Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! - At times colors are brighter and more vibrant on this DVD but I can't shake the feeling that some boosting was done. Skin tone hues fluctuate a bit, but it may have the best detail of the five transfers. Kinda cute film but it seemed lacking in some respects. The disc has the usual supplements but nothing I would rate as essential in terms of post-viewing.  

Seven Thieves - Although the 'newest' production of the five (1960) - the film is in black and white and is still in the impressive 2.35:1 cinemascope widescreen. Contrast and greytones are strong - as is detail. The BW was a good choice as it tends to suit the film and I think it might be my favorite in the collection. Not as much for Collins as for the supporting cast. It's cut from the same cloth as the original Ocean's 11 and Mission Impossible TV series. The standard supplements are available for those keen.   

NOTE: Each DVD includes 4 Lobby Card reproductions (postcard size) of that particular film and a one page lining the keep case with a color image and listing the chapter stops.

Overall I would say that I am happy with the transfers but again I don't really know if they should look substantially better. I think the screen caps give accurate representations of the DVD image appearances.

I'm starting to gain an appreciation for this more lavish era of Hollywood films and I would say these are probably standard fare - meaning 'nothing exceptional'.  I did moderately like Sea Wife and Seven Thieves - Rally... was amusing to some degree but I didn't like Stopover Tokyo. I was fairly indifferent to The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing.  I don't know how many this collection will appeal to (Fox has done some extensive work) but it did allow me to gain some appreciation for Joan Collins who I only really had seen from later shlocky productions (ohh... and the wonderful Star Trek episode as Edith Keillor!).