1 / 5Criterion Eclipse Series 22: Presenting Sacha Guitry — 4-Film DVD Set
Criterion Eclipse Series 22: Presenting Sacha Guitry is a four-disc DVD set of four French films associated with writer-director and actor Sacha Guitry. It brings together The Story of a Cheat, The Pearls of the Crown, Désiré, and Quadrille, with English subtitles listed.
At a glance
- Four films: The Story of a Cheat, The Pearls of the Crown, Désiré, and Quadrille.
- The listing specifies French language and English subtitles.
- The films span comic and romantic stories, including a gambler's narrated life, a historical mystery, a class farce, and a romantic entanglement.
Reference price: $59.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines four Sacha Guitry films in one set, with a listed runtime of over six hours.
- English subtitles are listed for the French-language films.
- The collection offers varied comic premises rather than repeating one storyline.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Series | Eclipse Series 22 |
|---|---|
| Films | The Story of a Cheat / The Pearls of the Crown / Desire / Quadrille |
| Director | Sacha Guitry |
| Contributors | Jacqueline Delubac, Sacha Guitry |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Model | CRRNECL99DVD |
| Format | Black & White, Box set, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled |
|---|---|
| Language | French |
| Subtitles | English |
| Number of discs | 4 |
| Runtime | 6 hours and 18 minutes |
| Rating | Unrated (Not Rated) |
| Release date | July 27, 2010 |
| Dimensions listed | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces |
|---|
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers seeking a multi-film collection of Sacha Guitry's French cinema.
- Collectors of Criterion Collection and Eclipse Series DVD releases.
- French-language film viewers who want English subtitles.
Less suited to
- Buyers looking for color films or a Blu-ray edition.
- Viewers who require English-language audio.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, but a smaller set of ratings and some two-star responses leave room for differing experiences. No written customer feedback is supplied, so the ratings do not explain what buyers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on whether this French-language, English-subtitled four-film collection fits your preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Which films are included?
The set lists The Story of a Cheat, The Pearls of the Crown, Désiré, and Quadrille.
What language and subtitles are listed?
The language is listed as French, with English subtitles.
How many discs and how much runtime are listed?
The listing specifies four discs and a total runtime of 6 hours and 18 minutes.
Is this a Blu-ray set?
No. The title identifies it as DVD, and the format details list NTSC.
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