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Title: The Real Classic Travesty of the 1934 The Scarlet Pimpernel on DVD by 'Reel Classic Films'.
Review: The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)I recently purchased the 'Reel Classic Films' DVD, Red Cover, of the 1934 Leslie Howard version of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and awaited its arrival in earnest. What I got was a Botch Job Beyond Comprehension. First, the DVD commences playing without a Menu. Second, the Film Frame has been Morphed into Widescreen!!! It was originally made 4:3! Someone decided that it wasn't good enough for Widescreen Monitors in its' Original Form. I'm suprised that they didn't get out their Crayons and try to Colourise as well! Third, the Soundtrack has a repetetive Clicking Sound that occures every Two to Three Minutes which makes it Unberable to Listen to, let alone Watch. As a DVD this disc can only serve as a Coaster. Purchaser Beware!! Avoid the 'Reel Classic Films' DVD of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" or, like me, you shall be left to. "Seek him here. Seek him there," to get the Real Deal Pimpernel.
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