www.elvis-presley.website

The ultimate site about the king of the analogue age

 

In August 2007 Warner released dvd editions of all the movies, Elvis had made for MGM from 1957 to 1968. A random selection of them was cumulated in a boxed set named "The Hollywood Collection", the others were released individually. Maybe due to their larger popularity "Jailhouse Rock" and "Viva Las Vegas" were also issued on blu ray.

  

Video

The video was remastered and exceeds the quality of previous releases. The colors are bright, but the picture discloses some wear and tear of the original negatives and everything doesn't look as sharp and detailed as on more current hd remasters of old Presley flicks as released as part of the "Warner Archive Collection".

Audio

Warner went with the original mono format. Nevertheless the mix is good and there are no distortions, hiss or other malaises.

Extras

Movie Trailers

 

Verdict

The video and audio quality is ok considering the source and age, but even in 2007 a proper hd scan / remastering would have looked much better.

 Warner Brothers