Well, it's anamorphic, as is the 1.77:1 framed version that's on disc 2. It's certainly not up to the level of the newer editions of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, etc. I didn't compare it to the earlier edition. I think I prefer the Cinemascope framing on disc 1, but it's also nice to watch it without black bars, yet get most of the image, and without zooming. I suspect if I compared version 1 with this new edition, I'd see noticeable improvement, if only just from going from zoom to anamorphic - i.e., increased resolution. The difference is likely quite apparent. As for color/PQ improvement, the new one looks soft, but I suspect the old one does, too:
http://www.thecinemalaser.com/dvd_2004/7bf7b-se-dvd.htm
http://www.dvdtown.com/review/sevenb...two/13486/2400
$19.82 or so at Wal-Mart (not carried by all Wal-Marts, though).
http://www.thecinemalaser.com/dvd_2004/7bf7b-se-dvd.htm
http://www.dvdtown.com/review/sevenb...two/13486/2400
$19.82 or so at Wal-Mart (not carried by all Wal-Marts, though).
