1 / 7Eclipse 36: Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures (Criterion Collection) DVD
Eclipse 36: Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures is a Criterion Collection DVD set featuring The Man in Grey, Madonna of the Seven Moons, and The Wicked Lady. The three black-and-white films offer a combined listed runtime of five and a half hours, making this a focused collection for viewers interested in British costume melodrama.
At a glance
- Collects three Gainsborough Pictures melodramas from the 1940s on three DVDs.
- The films feature James Mason, Margaret Lockwood, and Phyllis Calvert, among other performers.
- Each film is listed as black-and-white, monaural, and in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Three complete feature films in one set, with a combined listed runtime of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
- The film-specific runtime and presentation details help buyers identify the collection's content and format.
Cons
- This is a standard DVD set, not a Blu-ray release.
- The listed full-screen presentation and 1.33:1 film aspect ratios are not widescreen formats.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Media format | Black & White, Box set, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Number of discs | 3 |
| Total runtime | 5 hours and 30 minutes |
| Release date | October 9, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Directors | Arthur Crabtree, Leslie Arliss |
| Actors | James Mason, Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert |
| Dimensions and weight listed | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 7.52 ounces |
|---|
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers collecting Criterion Collection and Gainsborough Pictures releases.
- Fans of classic British melodrama and the listed performers.
- Buyers seeking three black-and-white films on DVD.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking Blu-ray or widescreen presentation.
- Viewers looking for color films or modern productions.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
74% 74% - 4 stars
15% 15% - 3 stars
11% 11% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and some three-star ratings. This suggests generally favorable reception among the rating sample, but ratings alone do not explain individual preferences. They do not establish picture or sound quality beyond the listing's stated black-and-white, monaural presentation.
Frequently asked questions
Which films are included?
The set includes The Man in Grey, Madonna of the Seven Moons, and The Wicked Lady.
How many discs and how much total runtime are listed?
The listing specifies 3 discs and a total runtime of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What presentation format is listed?
The set is described as black-and-white, full screen, NTSC, and subtitled. Each film's details list monaural sound and a 1.33:1 aspect ratio.
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