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Roman Scandals (1933)
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Best Video Release
Format
HD Streaming
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Length
92 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
7 months ago
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Additional Info:

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That said, as visible in the screen caps at DVD Beaver, the Criterion has compromised colour too, and often looks too blue/magenta. There is a regraded edition of the BFI Blu-ray out there on the high seas.

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