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Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations

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  • Release Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2020
  • Country of Release: USA
  • MSRP: $59.99
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Sons of the Desert | The Battle of the Century | Berth Marks | Brats | Hog Wild | Come Clean | One Good Turn | Me and my Pal | Helpmates | The Music Box | The Chimp | County Hospital | Scram! | Their First Mistake | The Midnight Patrol | Busy Bodies | Way Out West | Towed in a Hole | Twice Two | The Tree in a Test Tube
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STAN AND OLLIE LOOK AND SOUND BETTER THAN EVER! New 2K and 4K digital restorations from original 35mm nitrate, Laurel and Hardy's classic comedies are here in the best quality since their first release! Two features and 17 shorts, including the legendary pie-fight silent film "The Battle of the Century," making it's video debut and nearly complete for the first time in over 90 years! BONUS EXTRAS: 2,500 rare photos, posters and studio files • Commentaries by Randy Skretvedt and Richard W. Bann • Film and audio interviews with L&H co-workers • Alternate soundtracks, music tracks, trailers • Over 8 hours of EXCLUSIVE rarities! Feature Films: "Sons of the Desert" and "Way Out West" Classic Short Subjects: "Berth Marks," "The Battle of the Century" (with new music track by Donald Sosin),"Brats," "Busy Bodies," "The Chimp," "Come Clean," "County Hospital," "Helpmates," "Hog Wild," "Me and My Pal," "Midnight Patrol," "The Music Box," "One Good Turn," "Scram!," "Their First Mistake," "Towed in a Hole," and "Twice Two." Restorations by Jeff Joseph/SabuCat in conjunction with the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Library of Congress. Using careful photochemical and digital techniques, these classic films are restored to pristine condition. In these stunning new transfers, they look and sound as beautiful as they did when they were first released.

  • Year: 1927-1942
  • Time: 491 total min.

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Format:
Blu-ray
Discs:
BD-50 (4 Discs)
Total: 4 Discs
Regions:
A/B/C (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
English PCM Mono 2.0
Musical Score PCM Stereo 2.0
Resolution:
1080p/24
Subtitles:
English

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Types of Supplements Included: Alternate Soundtrack, Audio Commentary, Interview, Audio Interview, Gallery, Theatrical Trailer

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Sons of the Desert
The Battle of the Century
Berth Marks
Brats
Hog Wild
Come Clean
One Good Turn
Me and my Pal
Helpmates
The Music Box
The Chimp
County Hospital
Scram!
Their First Mistake
The Midnight Patrol
Busy Bodies
Way Out West
Towed in a Hole
Twice Two
The Tree in a Test Tube
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