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I'm pretty sure that Derann released this as a feature.

Did another company also release a feature length version? Or, did Derann release two different runs?

Which is the better version?

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Hi Mike - sort of half an answer

I have a print of "The Jolson Story" on Super 8 which I am sure is from Derann -though I bought it second hand on ebay here in Australia - 1) the seller advertised it as a Derann print and 2) the leader of the second1600 ft reel has the words Derann Unit 3 on it. Other information is gone from the leaders as the original owner remounted it on the 1200ft Taylor super reels that have a small inner core and take more footage - I couldn't watch it until earlier this year when I bought a take up reel from Steve Osborne.

As to the print - it is lovely low fade colour with great sound - though not as saturated as the Derann prints I have of The Mummy and Dracula - sometimes a bit "pastel like" and a blue tinge to the blacks. Paul Foster had an IB tech 16mm print about a year ago for 299 GBP which although at the way upper limit of what I would pay I am now kicking myself that I didn't buy. The Super 8 print cost me $160 AUD which is currently about $80 GBP so I can't complain. All the best - Guy

Hi Guy,

Thanks for the info.

I would love a 16mm dye transfer of this but, as you say, ...pretty expensive. I'd like to settle on a nice Super 8 print, but I seem to recall reading somewhere that there are other prints besides the Derann, and I'd like to get the best one.

Once again, thanks for your help.

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THE JOLSON STORY is a movie I grew up with, watching it countless times on the black and white tv set. I knew every line in the film. About 8 years ago, I was happy to acquire a print in Technicolor and, later that year, another Tech print of JOLSON SINGS AGAIN. They're out there, Mick. I see them on eBay once in a while. By the way, if you'd like me to place a bid for you on that '54 Fender Telecaster at auction Friday night, let me know. I'm thinking maybe $35,000 would do it???

....in my dreams, Chris

Yeah, Ian O'Reilly at Perry's here has a S8 Jolson Story up at £120 at the moment, which sparked my original question.

Are your prints 16mm?

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Yes, both prints are 16mm Tech.

A couple years ago Clapton's strat, Blackie, sold in the 900 thousand dollar range at a charity auction. I wonder what CX's Roland keyboard would go for.

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