Betty Boop on Blu - Vol 3 April 29, 2014 Pre-order

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The Betty Boop films were released twice on laserdisc. One release was framed to the top of the frame, and the other was framed to the bottom of the frame.

Here is a frame from the "Definitive" edition...



Here is a frame from the "Collectors" edition...



Here is both frames merged to show what the actual aspect ratio of the film is...



The Fleischers used every bit of the frame. In BB in Snow White, there is action happening on both the top and bottom of the frame. There will be cropping if it isn't pillar boxed.