This infectious comedy-musical from director Howard Hawks is sure to please the many fans of the legendary Monroe and possibly win over new ones, especially after the newbies get a look at this sumptuous DVD. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment's release is absolutely stunning -- as are the other discs in its Marilyn Monroe: Diamond Collection series. The film's picture has been painstakingly remastered and given a makeover that it never previously displayed for home video. To say that the film looks gorgeous is putting it mildly. The film's three-strip Technicolor image glows and sparkles; colors resonate like never before, and there is added depth and texture to many of the scenes. The picture is offered full frame only, at its proper aspect ratio (1.33:1). The soundtrack has also gotten a newly remastered stereo boost (appropriate for a musical), though its original English mono soundtrack has also been included. A French mono track is available, and the disc has the optional English and Spanish subtitles. In terms of extras, the disc includes the original theatrical trailer, a Movietone newsreel that shows Monroe and top-billed star Jane Russell immortalizing their hands and feet in cement in front of Mann's Chinese Theater, as well as just doing their thing in front of the cameras. And like the other discs in Fox's Diamond Collection, an informative restoration comparison has been included. This release is a great example of how to spruce up classic Hollywood fare for the digital age.
