For decades, the original 1947 rough cut was lost. In the 1980s, a version was reconstructed. Today, some "new" Internet Archive uploads claim to feature the original ending without the voiceover. These are the rarest treasures. If you see a description mentioning "No narration" or "Alternate ending," download it immediately—those are the "new" holy grails.
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A search in late 2024 or early 2025 might reveal a file titled: “Red River (1948) – NEW 4K Scan from 35mm – Uncut Theatrical – AC3 2.0 Mono.” This type of listing is the holy grail for public domain collectors. For decades, the original 1947 rough cut was lost