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Brian Hendel
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: New York, New York
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 20, 2012 10:40 PM

Was Derann's release of this film in Scope or Flat... I used to have an odd reel and can't remember. I just watched the film on Bluray (hadn't seen it in 20 odd years) and I forgot how great it is. I also remember the Derann odd reel had bluish tint - not true black and white stock. Were they all that way or are there some nice ones out there... And oh yeah, if anyone would like to sell a print please let me know!

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Hugh Thompson Scott
Film God

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From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012

posted June 21, 2012 03:41 AM

Hi Brian, the Elephant Man was released in 'scope but it was on
colour stock which did give a blue tint. 5x600' 125 mins

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Ricky Daniels
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: London & Kent UK
Registered: Jul 2003

posted June 21, 2012 04:18 AM

Hi Brian,

I've owned 2x prints of THE ELEPHANT MAN over the years, one was on colour stock and one on Black and White stock.

To be honest the colour print had slightly better contrast than the B&W print, both were lacking in sharpness and definition... the Blu Ray is far superior... now I'll go wash my mouth [Big Grin]

Best,
Rick

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Winbert Hutahaean
Film God

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From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 21, 2012 10:44 AM

Brian, the very title was sold at Ebay a couple month ago for $330.

Here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/200686465656

This print is in scope and B/W stock. From screen shot below I could say it has better contrast.

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Winbert

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