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The Informer
(1929)
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This film adaptation of Liam O’Flaherty’s play was directed by Artur Robison, and stars Lars Hanson and Lya de Putti, with Warwick Ward, Carl Harbord, Dennis Wyndham and Janice Adair.
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 Kino Classics
2019 Blu-ray Disc edition
The Informer (1929) [silent version], color-tinted black & white, 99 minutes, not rated, with The Informer (1929) [sound version], black & white, 84 minutes, not rated.
Kino Lorber, K23663, UPC 7-38329-23663-2.
One single-sided, dual-layered, Region A Blu-ray Disc, 1.33:1 aspect ratio image in pillarboxed 16:9 (1920 x 1080 pixels) progressive scan AVC (MPEG-4) format, SDR (standard dynamic range), ? Mbps average video bit rate, ? Kbps audio bit rate, DTS 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 stereo sound, English language intertitles, no subtitles; chapter stops; standard BD keepcase; $29.95.
Release date: 23 April 2019.
Country of origin: USA
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This Blu-ray Disc edition has been produced from the British Film Institute’s restoration.
The film is presented with a music score composed and orchestrated by violinist Garth Knox.
The supplementary section of this edition includes the rare synchronized-sound version of the film, which was produced at the same time as the silent release (presented here in black & white), and a restoration demonstration (5 minutes).
This is our recommended home video edition of The Informer.
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This Region A Blu-ray Disc edition is available directly from . . .
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 British Film Institute
2017 Blu-ray Disc / DVD edition
The Informer (1929) [silent version], color-tinted black & white, 99 minutes, BBFC Certificate U, with The Informer (1929) [sound version], black & white, 84 minutes, BBFC Certificate U.
BFI Home Video, BFIB1242, unknown UPC number.
One single-sided, dual-layered, Region B Blu-ray Disc, 1.33:1 aspect ratio image in pillarboxed 16:9 (1920 x 1080 pixels) progressive scan AVC (MPEG-4) format, SDR (standard dynamic range), ? Mbps average video bit rate, ? Kbps audio bit rate, PCM 2.0 stereo and 2.0 mono sound, English language intertitles, optional English language subtitles, chapter stops; and one single-sided, dual-layered, Region 2 PAL DVD disc, 1.33:1 aspect ratio image in full-frame 4:3? (720 x 576 pixels) progressive? scan MPEG-2 format, SDR (standard dynamic range), ? Mbps average video bit rate, ? Kbps audio bit rate, PCM 2.0 stereo and 2.0 mono sound, English language intertitles, optional English language subtitles; chapter stops; standard two-disc BD keepcase; £19.98.
Release date: 24 April 2017.
Country of origin: England
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This British dual-disc edition of The Informer has been mastered from a new high-definition video transfer of the British Film Institute restored version.
The film is presented with a music score composed and orchestrated by violinist Garth Knox.
North American collectors will need a region-free Blu-ray Disc player capable of outputting a signal compatible with their HD system to view this edition.
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This Region B Blu-ray Disc / Region 2 PAL DVD edition is available directly from . . .
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 Kino Classics
2019 DVD edition
The Informer (1929) [silent version], color-tinted black & white, 99 minutes, not rated, with The Informer (1929) [sound version], black & white, 84 minutes, not rated.
Kino Lorber, K23662, UPC 7-38329-23662-5.
One single-sided, dual-layered, Region 1 NTSC DVD disc, 1.33:1 aspect ratio image in pillarboxed 16:9 (720 x 480 pixels) anamorphic interlaced scan MPEG-2 format, SDR (standard dynamic range), ? Mbps average video bit rate, ? Kbps audio bit rate, Dolby Digital 48 kHz 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Digital 48 kHz 2.0 stereo sound, English language intertitles, no subtitles; 10 chapter stops; standard DVD keepcase; $19.95.
Release date: 23 April 2019.
Country of origin: USA
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This DVD edition has been produced from the British Film Institute’s restoration.
The film is presented with a music score composed and orchestrated by violinist Garth Knox.
The supplementary section of this edition includes the rare synchronized-sound version of the film, which was produced at the same time as the silent release (presented here in black & white), and a restoration demonstration (5 minutes).
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This Region 1 NTSC DVD edition is available directly from . . .
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 Grapevine Video
2007 DVD edition
The Informer (1929), black & white, 83 minutes, not rated.
Grapevine Video, no catalog number, UPC 8-42614-10265-3.
One single-sided, single-layered, Region 0 NTSC DVD-R disc, 1.33:1 aspect ratio image in full-frame 4:3 (720 x 480 pixels) interlaced scan MPEG-2 format, SDR (standard dynamic range), ? Mbps average video bit rate, ? Kbps audio bit rate, PCM 2.0 mono sound, English language intertitles, no subtitles; chapter stops; standard DVD keepcase; $16.95 (reduced to $14.95).
Release date: 2007.
Country of origin: USA
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This DVD-R edition has likely been mastered from a 16mm reduction print.
The film is likely accompanied by a soundtrack compiled from preexisting recordings.
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This Region 0 NTSC DVD-R edition is available directly from . . .
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