NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

Kino's new transfer is described as being from a 'Brand New HD Master from a 2K Scan of the Restored Fine Grain Master'. The dual-layered Blu-ray exports the 1.33:1 image via a high bitrate. The visuals are thick, textured, soft - but reasonably film-like, and quite heavy - indicative of 35mm film from the period. Contrast is modestly layered and there is some inconsistency in the detail but I suspect it may be a factor of the source. It looks quite stable and pleasing in-motion with a few speckles scattered about.

The audio transferred via an uncompressed DTS Master 2.0 channel (16-bit) mono track in the English language. It's not without its limitations for the production era, but I heard no unforgivable weaknesses and it exported clear dialogue. The score is by composer and pianist, Oscar Levant (Nothing Sacred) and it sounds subtle but impressive. There are optional English (see sample below) subtitles on this Region 'A'-locked Blu-ray.

Extras include a new commentary by Lee Gambin. He is at his usual professional best - exporting minute details of the film, stars, the studio and similar efforts of the 30's and 40's. Always a pleasure. There are also trailers including one for the film.

Kino's Blu-ray of "Made For Each Other" gives this sweet. occasionally sour, romance - a pleasing 1080P presentation. The film confronts some challenging, but universal, areas of matrimony including work demands, children and much more. Stewart and Lombard have great chemistry and it's a very satisfying and forward thinking drama for the late 30's. The Gambin commentary adds more value and this is certainly recommended to fans of vintage cinema.

Gary Tooze