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Treasures 5: The West, 1898-1938
Before High Noon, Unforgiven, and True Grit, there was a wilder, wider West on film. Treasures from the American Film Archives: Volume 5: The West (1898-1938), is a 10-hour set celebrating the dynamic, gender-bending, ethnically diverse West that flourished in early movies but has never before been seen on video.
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Theatrical Release: 1898 - 1938
DVD Review: Image Entertainment - Region 0 - NTSC
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Distribution | Image Entertainment - Region 0 - NTSC | |
Runtime | 3:20:06 + 3:19:03 + 3:19:18 | |
Video | 1.33:1
Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.29 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
Subtitles | None (intertitles are in original English) | |
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Release Information: Edition Details: • Newly
recorded music in two-track stereo
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Another delightful 'Treasures' package from the National Film Preservation Foundation. In number 5 we get 40 western films, dating all the way back to 1898, on 3 DVDs. The transfers are dual-layered and interlaced (frame rate conversion) and the quality varies - but the majority is in splendid condition. There are a few tints and some less-pristine than others with vertical scratches but no excessive damage (comparatively speaking from examples we have seen in the past). My estimation is that there is over 10-hours of features. They run as short as 3-minute (How the Cowboy Makes His Lariat) and almost 1.5 hours (Salomy Jane). This content is rich and filled with Americana - the 2.0 channel musical accompaniment is totally enjoyable. Intertitles all seem original and silent era fans should jump all over this. The enclosed booklet covers the 3 programs (one per disc) in more detail and there are over 20 commentary tracks by experts to indulge in. You may select a "Play All' option and this is how I viewed, in the pitch black of my home theater - and the time flew by. This is an enchanting presentation - the primordial soup of western film. An incredible amount of love and dedication has gone into this package and it will definitely be a big part of our year end poll. Absolutely recommended! |
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