# Eclipse Series 27: Raffaello Matarazzo’s Runaway Melodramas — 4-DVD Set

Eclipse Series 27: Raffaello Matarazzo’s Runaway Melodramas is a four-film DVD set of Italian melodramas: Chains, Tormento, Nobody’s Children and The White Angel. The listed total runtime is 6 hours and 28 minutes, with Italian mono audio and English subtitles described in the listing.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: CRRN124DVD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 29.98 USD
- Previous price: 59.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T06:43:48.056Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 13

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## At a glance

- Collects four films directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, starring Amedeo Nazzari and Yvonne Sanson.
- The White Angel continues the story of the couple from Nobody’s Children.
- The films are described as black-and-white, with Italian dialogue and English subtitles.

## Pros

- Four related melodramas are gathered in one set, including a sequel that follows Nobody’s Children.
- English subtitles are listed for the Italian-language films.
- The four listed individual runtimes range from 94 to 100 minutes.

## Cons

- The listed presentation is black-and-white and full-screen, rather than a modern widescreen release.

## Specifications

### Disc and playback details
- Format: Black & White, Box set, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
- Number of discs: 4
- Language: Italian \(Mono\)
- Subtitles: English
- Runtime: 6 hours and 28 minutes
### Films
- Included titles: Chains / Tormento / Nobody's Children / The White Angel
- Chains runtime: 94 minutes
- Tormento runtime: 98 minutes
- Nobody’s Children runtime: 96 minutes
- The White Angel runtime: 100 minutes
### Release and listing details
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release date: June 21, 2011
- Item model number: CRRN124DVD
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing names four films and gives a 6 hours and 28 minutes total runtime. It also describes the language inconsistently as English in one field and Italian \(Mono\) in another, while the film descriptions specify Italian with English subtitles. Confirm the desired audio and subtitle configuration before buying.

## A good fit for

- Viewers collecting Criterion Eclipse DVDs or exploring Italian melodrama from the late 1940s and 1950s.
- Buyers who want the connected Nobody’s Children and The White Angel films alongside two other Matarazzo dramas.
- Viewers comfortable with black-and-white, full-screen films and English subtitles.

## Less suited to

- Viewers seeking color films, widescreen presentation or an explicitly confirmed English-dubbed version.

## Customer feedback

The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The distribution leans positive, while a smaller share of ratings is low. Those figures do not explain customer experiences or establish specific strengths or faults. For buyers considering a four-film set, confirm the language configuration because the listing fields disagree.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which films are included?
The set lists Chains, Tormento, Nobody’s Children and The White Angel.
### What audio and subtitles are listed?
The details list Italian mono audio and English subtitles. Another language field says English, so the listing is inconsistent and the audio configuration should be confirmed.
### How many discs and how long is the set?
The listing specifies four discs and a total runtime of 6 hours and 28 minutes.
### Is The White Angel connected to another film in the set?
Yes. The description identifies it as a sequel to Nobody’s Children.

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