Region 4 Winners and Losers

    The film was originally released on DVD in Region 1 by Image Entertainment, in an edition prepared by Film Preservation Associates. This release is no longer available, but it was window-boxed in an aspect ratio of 1.37:1. Extras included a 17-minute interview with David Raksin, production notes and a half-hour "slideshow" detailing the feeding machine sequence, including storyboards and production notes. The audio quality is said to be inferior to the newer releases.

    The Region 2 versions from Warner/Mk2 appear to be identical to the Region 4. However, the film was also available as part of a boxed set of the Chaplin Collection, and this set had a bonus disc containing a two-hour documentary by film critic Richard Schickel.

    The Region 1 release from Warner were apparently made from the PAL masters created by Mk2, and thus not only have ghosting effects but also PAL speedup. The image is also slightly cropped in comparison with the Region 2 releases.