This is the famous "Blackhawk Film". It's a well-made transfer. Some of the darker spots could use a little exposure correction. Black locomotives and cars need a little over-exposure to be seen clearly. Overall, a well-done presentation of a rarely-seen film. ETA: I see I've been given a Facebook-type handle. This is incorrect; I'm not on Facebook.
Side bar: Why on earth did the filmmakers in those days (and I remember those type films in my 1950s school days) use white titles/stories over mostly light shaded scenery where, even when it was a relatively new film, you could not read them much the time (as is here) ?? Today titles/subtitles are black (or if white, have a black backing)..
The sound on this is amazing. That first scene with the tarin ascending around the curve gave me goosebumps.
Thank you MUCH, for uploading this.
This is the famous "Blackhawk Film". It's a well-made transfer. Some of the darker spots could use a little exposure correction. Black locomotives and cars need a little over-exposure to be seen clearly. Overall, a well-done presentation of a rarely-seen film.
ETA: I see I've been given a Facebook-type handle. This is incorrect; I'm not on Facebook.
Blackhawk released loads of good films back in the day
Side bar: Why on earth did the filmmakers in those days (and I remember those type films in my 1950s school days) use white titles/stories over mostly light shaded scenery where, even when it was a relatively new film, you could not read them much the time (as is here) ?? Today titles/subtitles are black (or if white, have a black backing)..