ZOU ZOU

Description: Additional Information from InnerSleeve Product Description Marc Allégret's Zouzou (1934), starring Josephine Baker and Jean Gabin, arrives on DVD in a good authorized edition. The film has been crisply transferred in full-screen (1.33-to-1) within the limits of the surviving materials, which aren't perfect, but are in better shape than the old VHS editions led one to believe. To be sure, there are blemishes in the film stock, such as very thin black vertical lines in some shots, black scratches, and other flaws in the exterior scenes (beginning around 13:03); occasional missing frames and frozen frames replacing absent footage; and changes in contrast and density that have been compensated for on the transfer. There are other periodic rough spots, such as some worn splices at six and a half minutes in; and the sound in the early reels is a little uneven in volume. But Zouzou is, overall, presented about as well as we're likely ever to see it, with sharp focus and full audio where they absolutely have to be: on the performance numbers. The subtitles are white with a very thin black border around the letters for extra readability, and can be switched off for those who understand French or simply need to see the movie unimpeded. The chaptering is fairly generous, a dozen markers set aside for the 93-minute feature. As to the movie itself, it's of considerably more than academic or historical interest -- it works as a movie as well as a vehicle for Baker, with Gabin also playing a choice role for all it is worth. Fans of Hollywood musicals will not be disappointed by anything they find here, and this is also a chance to see a piece of unique French musical entertainment before the country and its social order fell to Nazi aggression at the start of the following decade. Accompanying the movie is the 2005 vintage featurette "Josephine Baker: The Woman," a 13-minute documentary dealing with her legacy, featuring interviews with actress Lynn Whitfield, critic Margo Jefferson, historian Elizabeth Kendall, and Baker's adopted son and biographer, Jean-Claude Baker -- the intercutting of film clips and talk is careful, clever, and enlightening, concerning her career and its ups and downs, and her tumultuous personal life. We're also treated to a five minute tour of Chez Josephine, a nightspot and shrine to the performer in New York City established by her son. And we get the three major musical numbers from the movie excerpted, so that they can be viewed in sequence, plus a stills gallery. The disc opens automatically on startup to a multi-layered menu that is very easy to use and maneuver. About InnerSleeve We offer unbeatable prices, quick shipping times and a wide selection of vinyl. Purchases come with a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee (minus Shipping & Handling fees) on all unopened products. All items are from licensed Distributors. We do not deal with any Bootleg or Used items!

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Location: North Carolina

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