‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ car joins Johnstown couple’s collection

Greeley Tribune ^ | Mike Peters

[Lurker]

“Best Years” is one of my favorites.

[bannie]

I like the colorized films. They often make the movies quite different from the B&W versions; so—if you like the movie—you get to see two different versions of it!

It’s fun to watch for the differences. Silly, but fun.

[luvbach1]

Interesting in-the-know stuff in your post #17. Show biz connections? Thanks.

[luvbach1]

Some colorized films look very good, even fooling the viewer that they were filmed in color. The WWII series, The War in Color, is a good example, although I think it was a mix of colorization and color film. The techniques obviously improved over time. Biggest complaint: flames looked too orange. Don't recall seeing “Wonderful Life” in color version.

[bannie]

I must admit to not caring too much for It's a Wonderful Life. Don't know why...no accountin' for taste. So...I haven't seen it colorized, either. Generally, I love B&W movies. The older Hitchcock movies use amazing light and shadows. I just love old stuff. :-) It fits!

[luvbach1]

I agree. The best black & white films were made with the characteristics of that medium in mind; thus, colorization could detract from their intended impact.