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They Won't Believe Me Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 63

from 2 reviewers

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Bolstered by stellar performances and a 4K master, Warner Archive’s Blu-ray brings new life to this absorbing noir thriller despite its lack of supplements.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 82

Warner Archive's 1080p transfer, sourced from a recent 4K restoration of nitrate preservation elements, delivers a stunning visual experience for noir enthusiasts. The original 95-minute version features exemplary contrast, deep blacks, stable whites, and a lush grain structure with impressive fine detail and texture.

Audio: 77

The DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio mix for 'They Won't Believe Me' delivers crystal clear dialogue and vibrant sound, showcasing Roy Webb’s score effectively without overshadowing other elements. Despite minor surface noise, the mix maintains excellent fidelity with no hisses, pops, or drop-outs.

Extra: 0

No extras are included in this one-disc release, not even a trailer; the only additional content is a short introduction by noir expert Eddie Muller originally produced for TCM.

Movie: 76

"They Won't Believe Me" sees Robert Young deftly play against type as a philandering husband and potential murderer, backed by stellar performances from Jane Greer, Susan Hayward, and Rita Johnson. Directed by Irving Pichel, this restored film noir boasts a complex narrative with added depth, preserved in a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono Blu-ray by Warner Archive.

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