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A Double Life (1947)
Movie rating:	6/10
DVD rating:	5/10
Release Date:	July 22, 2003
Running Time:	1 hour 47 minutes
Rating:	NR
Distributor:	Artisan
List Price:	$14.98

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Disc Details

Special Features: Full frame format
Chapter selection

Video Format: Full Frame (1.33:1)
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Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0) Stereo Surround

Subtitles: English for the hearing impared.

Captions: Yes

Casing: 1-Disc Keep Case

Review

Ronald Colman won the Best Actor Oscar in 1948 for his performance as Tony John in "A Double Life." Mr. Colman plays a Broadway actor who has trouble separating his stage life with reality. He is just fine when he acts in a comedy. Things get rough when he plays tragedy. Signe Hasso plays Rita, he ex-wife and frequent co-star. When Tony is offered the part of Othello, Rita begs him not to take the part.

Mr. Colman's performance may have been considered Oscar worthy in 1947. Mr. Colman's performance reminded me of Jon Lovett's hammy thespian on "Saturday Night Live." While the movie has some great sound effects to show Tony's descent into madness. If ever wondered what Shelly Winters looked like when she was still a young hottie, you may want to check this one out. All in all, the film doesn't hold up well today.

The Disc

Fair movie and picture. Great sound. No extras.

Picture Quality: 7/10
The movie boasts great Black and White photography. However, there are a number of artifacts and delineation problems.

Sound Quality: 9/10
The movie relies on sound effects to let us in on the voices in Tony's head. Many of these scenes are very effective. Great use of the stereo surround.

Easter Eggs:
No Easter Eggs found during review.

Extra Features: 0/10
No extras. Just the Main Menu and Chapter Selection Menu.

The Final Word:
I say pass on this one. Cheesy performance by Ronald Colman that was mysteriously rewarded with an Oscar.

Rusty White

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