The Robin Hood movie is listed frequently as one of the best Technicolor films to view.
Technicolor founders Herbert T. Kalmus and Natalie Kalmus considered The Red Shoes the best example of Three-Strip Technicolor. During the filming, Natalie often complained that Jack Cardiff wasn't following the rules laid down for Technicolor films and demanded that they re-shoot various scenes. However, Michael Powell always backed up Cardiff and they got the film they wanted.
I'm sure this was the psychedelic dark and deep colors scene at the end of the 15 minute ballet of the red shoes.
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