Possessed (1931)

Very happy with the Warner Archive blu-ray of Possessed, one of Joan Crawford's most important pre-code films. The 4k scan of original camera negative is a revelation and gave me a new found appreciation for the craftsmanship of this early talkie. Crawford remains my favourite actress of the classic era and I loved watching her at this critical turning point of her early career. I am very pleased that the Warner Archive is continuing to restore her films. Movie Zyng has become the best way to purchase the Archive releases.

Joan Crawford and Clark Gable star in this MGM pre-code drama directed by Clarence Brown. Crawford plays a factory girl who meets a wealthy lawyer who is only interested in keeping her as his mistress. Warner Archive has delivered another stunning visual and audio transfer with this release. The black and white cinematography looks spotless whilst still maintaining enough grain so that it doesn't look fake. The audio quality has never been better. This is a must own for all Crawford fans. I just hope that we get more pre code releases from Warner Archive in the future.