Imitation of Life 2-Movie Collection (1934 - 1959) - April 7, 2015

[Robert Furmanek]

Originally Posted by UnionJackMix

Ok but the fact that the first real paragraph starts with "THE ROBE began filming on February 24, 1953. Within four months, the production of standard ratio features had come to an end. " as if that the first movie filmed in Cinemascope when I believe it was How To Marry A Millionaire, except that The Robe ended up being released first, does not make me too open-minded about the article's correctness?

The studio records are very clear and the first days of principle photography are definite and accurate in the article.

The Robe - February 24
How to Marry a Millionaire - March 9

All the articles on our website are based on original research in primary source documents which include studio production files.

http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/the-fir...-of-widescreen

[MifuneFan]

Currently $10.39 at Gruv with code WEENHAP20

https://www.gruv.com/product/imitati...ection_blu_ray

[GeoffOliver]

Only $11 on Amazon. I really want both films in my collection, but I’m torn on if I should get this disc. Since Criterion reissued Stahl’s film, I have a feeling they have a 4K planned for Sirk’s. He’s certainly no stranger to the Collection. I’m getting a bit impatient though since that’s the film I really want.

[Shane Rollins]

Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

Only $11 on Amazon. I really want both films in my collection, but I’m torn on if I should get this disc. Since Criterion reissued Stahl’s film, I have a feeling they have a 4K planned for Sirk’s. He’s certainly no stranger to the Collection. I’m getting a bit impatient though since that’s the film I really want.

I say pull the trigger. Worst case scenario, Criterion turns around and drops this and then you either sell this one or keep it for the special features. I believe there was some special features lag on the 1934 version, so the double dip was worth it (at least to me). A 4K would be $25 during the sale and a Blu-ray would be $20 during the sale. So $30-$40 for two solid discs with lots of great features wouldn’t be that bad.

[laidbacklarkin]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Currently $10.39 at Gruv with code WEENHAP20

https://www.gruv.com/product/imitati...ection_blu_ray

Currently $8.49 at GRUV with code HAPPYANNY15

[SpookyDollhouse]

Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

Since Criterion reissued Stahl’s film, I have a feeling they have a 4K planned for Sirk’s. He’s certainly no stranger to the Collection. I’m getting a bit impatient though since that’s the film I really want.

I ended up just buying the double feature Blu-ray after Criterion released only the Stahl, considering it uses the 4K restoration already its possible that Criterion passed on the movie entirely.