Restoration Rumor
In online discussions with film fans, a Warner Home Video spokesman reportedly stated that they would not master Grimm to DVD from the 35mm anamorphic composite used for the Laserdisc because it was a general release version, missing the Overture, Prologue, Entr'acte and Exit music from its original roadshow engagements. Fans had pointed out that this version did not contain the full width of the 3 Cinerama panels.
Meanwhile, the cable channel TCM, Turner Classic Movies, has been airing Grimm about twice a year, complete with all the elements that were missing from the laserdisc. This sparked a rumor that the film had been "restored." - A Cinerama related website (http://cinerama.topcities.com/wwotbgld.htm) has posted images illustrating the difference between the original 3 panels, the laserdisc, and the current TCM broadcast version - which shows more of the original picture. All the audio elements (Overture, sound for the Prologue, Entr'acte, Exit Music) were readily available, and have been released in a 2 disc CD soundtrack, so the only visual added on TCM showings was about a minute and 19 seconds of picture for the Prologue, and a still shot for the roadshow presentation music. The source of the currently broadcast complete version seen on TCM is still unknown, however, it has since been reported that there is also an existing 65mm negative which contains all 3 panels of the film.
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