Healthy looking image from Warner on this, almost 60 year old, musical. I doubt there are few around who could contest the color (certainly not I) but aside from being a shade faded it looks exceptionally good. Detail is also on the very strong side. Good news again that I don't see excessive manipulation and the image is fairly clean. Digital noise exists but it is fine and gives the impression of an unobtrusive grain. Overall I am pleased with the image quality. There are optional subtitles and original mono audio which was consistent and clear. Warner has done a good job on this fun, nuanced musical. 

This is one seventh of the extensive Classic Dream Factory Vol. 2 and it represents the set very well with a huge host of supplements. It starts with a very professional commentary by historian John Fricke. He touches on the most subtle of details (including Garland's left-handedness). Fans will surely enjoy his dissertations. We also have a kind of making-of new featurette, The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest,- about 20 minutes long - with Liza and a number of talking heads giving input. Then we are given some acceptable filler - a Pete Smith short comedy, a Tom and Jerry cartoon and a trailer. There are also a "Mack the Black" stereo remix version and some audio extras - outtakes and Roger Edens guide track versions and promotional radio interviews with Gene Kelly and Judy Garland. Wow - as I said a tremendous amount.

For $14 this is a steal considering the value but I'd be remiss in not recommending the entire Classic Dream Factory Vol. 2 set. I'm not completely through it but just from what I have seen it's another vintage winner from Warner.

Gary W. Tooze