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DISC ONE
Two versions of the William wyler
1944 Memphis Belle motion picture are contained on this disc. The
"widescreen" version was created through a high-definition transfer of the
Smithsonian holding. Since the original aspect ratio of the film was 4:3,
this version was created by fitting the film "side-to-side," and some
image is cut off the bottom and the top. Due to profound color fade, the
color reproduction on this version is not as good as the restoration on
the other version contained on this disc. The widescreen version was
transferred at 24fps, 1080p, and kept in this form through encoding to
disc. Due to the DVD format, it is presented in standard definition.
The SD version on this disc was
"rebuilt" from individual shots taken from new transfers of the original
shot reels. Because of this, we were able to do greater control on color
correction and we believe the result is quite an improvement over any
other copy. The segments that involve graphics (such as the opening
titles) remain in their original form (no other source for these remains).
Main Program Chapter Stops
The Chapters for both versions are
the same.
Chapter 1 - The Battle Front
Chapter 2 - Briefing
Chapter 3 - Memphis Belle
Chapter 4 - Takeoff
Chapter 5 -10000 feet
Chapter 6 - The Plan
Chapter 7 - Bomb Run
Chapter 8 - Coming Home
Chapter 9 - The King and Queen
DISC TWO
The second disc provides bonus
material. Chapter stops are provided at 5 minute intervals.
Extra Belle - Bassingbourne,
England, 1943, silent
DFCs - Presentation of
Distinguished Flying Crosses, silent
The King and Queen - Visit from
the royals, silent
Belle Going Home - June 9,, 1043,
some sound
Belle in D.C. - June 1943,
National Airport, sound
War Bond Tour - July - August,
1943, silent
Belle Outtakes - From production
of Wyler film, silent
Earn Your Wings - Jimmy Stewart,
sound
Mission Accomplished - The Flying
Fortress, sound
This disc set is dedicated to
those who flew the Fortresses over Europe, those who maintained them so
they would fly, and those who preserve them today |
