S3E07 - The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927) with David Neary

Whitney Museum digital asset manager and restorationist David Neary joins us to discuss THE STUDENT PRINCE IN OLD HEIDELBERG. We discuss all things film preservation, including photochemical and digital restoration processes, stochastic film restoration, the dangers and benefits of nitrate film stocks, and the morality of piracy.

Recorded live in New York City by Anna Citak-Scott.

Edited by Griffin Sheel.

This episode is dedicated to Carl Davis (1936–2023).

NEXT WEEK:

Returning guest David Cairns joins us to discuss THE PATRIOT and the works of Josef von Sternberg. For details as to where to find this film, check out our resources page.

WORKS CITED:

FilmColors - Timeline of Historical Film Colors

The Carl Davis Collection

Photoplay Productions