There is a Éditions Montparnasse from France available HERE, but I don't know that is any significant improvement. I've been told it is interlaced.

The only things this Blackhorse DVD transfer has going for it - is that it is progressive from all I can tell. But this is only at certain times as I do notice some combing here and there - so I can't be positive about the lack of progression. There appears to be contrast boosting and the image is fairly weak with noise and haziness. This is one of those examples of amazing film - terrible DVD image. I don't recall viewing anything from Blackhorse before but this appears to be akin to a 'Public Domain jobbie' transfer - it is that weak. It is single-layered and although the source material is probably poor the manipulations are not appreciated. It has no subtitle options and audio is as similarly weak as the image.  

The supplements are only some adverts for other editions in the Blackhorse catalogue. The film is typical Renoir - wonderful - subtly potent and memorable. I wouldn't say Laughton or O'Hara are at their best performances and are somewhat overshadowed by the film itself. Although I don't own the Montparnasse - I'll recommend that for price and, hopefully, an improved appearance. It came out in 2003. This Blackhorse is barely watchable but is far too expensive for what you are getting digital-wise. We need Criterion to step up here and do this marvelous films some justice. 

Gary W. Tooze