Fred Clark

8 films on Best Blurays2 in 4K6 in HD

Fred Clark was an American stage, screen, radio, and television actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage. He had a prolific career spanning from the 1940s to the 1960s. Clark often portrayed authoritative or comedic characters, excelling in both dramatic and comedic roles. His notable film appearances include "Sunset Boulevard," "The Solid Gold Cadillac," and "How to Marry a Millionaire." On television, he was recognized for his role as Harry Morton on "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show." Clark's career showcased his ability to skillfully navigate between various genres, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

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2 in 4K

UHD Blu-ray or 4K streaming

Auntie Mame (1958)

Supporting role · Director: Morton DaCosta

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Archive 4K Blu-ray

Sources: mega.nz (opens in a new tab)

Best Video:

Warner Archive 4K Blu-ray from 12K scan

Best Audio:

Warner Bros NTSC DVD

Audio Notes:

For the most part, the mono track available on the BD and UHD is fine, but there's an 8 minutes long segment which sounds terrible with artificially expanded frequency range causing very audible artifacting. The 5.1 remix doesn't have that issue. Sample

3.9

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Supporting role · Director: Billy Wilder

4K · Solid

Best English-Friendly:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray or Blu-ray

Sources: slow.pics (opens in a new tab)

Best Video:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray

Video Notes:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray. See caps
HDR/grading: nice, but some blown out
Encoding: inconsistent, smeared motion
DNR: inconsistent, frozen
Old Paramount Blu-ray is arguably a solid alternative choice

Best Audio:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray mono

Audio Notes:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray mono is different version of the Blu-ray mono from the same old 2000 DVD transfer.

Additional Info:

The 5.1 remix on the 4K Blu-ray is an appalling remix done by going wild with artificially generated stems from Park Road Post who were given the surviving mono to separate. The experience is jarring and fidelity to original mix in terms of level balance, directionality and impact is nonexistent. Not only does this sound painfully weird, but the Paramount mixers then did whatever they wanted in terms of LFE, sound pans and effect changes.
The original mono mix was not restored and still needs it badly. The 4K master is filled with frozen grain examples coming and going plus some HDR issues in addition to the usual Paramount problems. It is simultaneously better and worse than the Blu-ray master.

4.4