List of 35mm features released in 1.37 after 1953: Difference between revisions

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* Beware of IMDb. It's sometimes right about aspect ratios, but it's sometimes wrong.
* Beware of IMDb. It's sometimes right about aspect ratios, but it's sometimes wrong.


===Note on American films from the 1950s===
===Note on Hollywood films from the 1950s===


Some American films made in the late 1950s, after the rise of widescreen, can be played in either 1.37 or widescreen without suffering. In most cases there is an obvious correct choice.
Some Hollywood films made in the late 1950s, after the rise of widescreen, can be played in either 1.37 or widescreen without suffering. In most cases there is an obvious correct choice.


Nonetheless, there is much lively debate among cinephiles about the "correct" aspect ratio of many Hollywood films from this period. We recommend that projectionists steer clear of these discussions!
Nonetheless, there is much lively debate among cinephiles about the "correct" aspect ratio of many Hollywood films from this period. We recommend that projectionists steer clear of these discussions!