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Angel (1937)
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Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

Kino Lorber 4k resto

Best Audio Release

Additional Info

The audio on the Kino Lorber Blu-ray comes from a better source than the various DVDs and the previous HD version on streaming. This audio is relatively untampered with, and is likely the best available source as no laserdisc was ever issued.

Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #864
2025: #848
2024: #869
2023: #875

Length

91 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

a day ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

Kino Lorber 4k resto

Best Audio Release
Additional Info

The audio on the Kino Lorber Blu-ray comes from a better source than the various DVDs and the previous HD version on streaming. This audio is relatively untampered with, and is likely the best available source as no laserdisc was ever issued.

Format
1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #864
2025: #848
2024: #869
2023: #875
Length
91 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
a day ago
Contributors

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MoC OOP Blu-ray

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Best Video:

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UK MoC Lubitsch in Berlin OOP Blu-ray

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Best Video:

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Best Audio:

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Additional Info:

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Best Video:

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Spain Universal Blu-ray is from a very soft DVD-era transfer; caps

Best Audio:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray is a new transfer by UCLA, with a bit more high end detail

The earlier transfer used on the Spain Universal Blu-ray and MoC DVD is a bit boomy with boosted bass. The 1999 Criterion DVD uses an even earlier transfer with noticable artifacting and less detail.

Additional Info:

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Additional Info:

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1080p Blu-ray
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Best Video:

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1080p Blu-ray
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