People on Sunday (The Criterion Collection) DVD

People on Sunday is a Criterion Collection DVD presenting a silent, black-and-white film about Berliners spending a weekend day together. Its documentary-and-fiction blend and glimpse of Weimar-era Berlin make it a fit for classic-film and film-history collections.

At a glance

Silent film with a cast described as nonprofessionals, blending documentary and fictional storytelling.
The story follows city dwellers on a weekend outing and offers a view of Weimar-era Berlin.
The listing describes the disc as black and white, full screen, NTSC, and subtitled.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A compact single-disc presentation of an early collaboration associated with several filmmakers who later became prominent in Hollywood.
The documentary-and-fiction approach gives film-history viewers a specific point of interest beyond the weekend-outing story.

Cons

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

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Comedy
Runtime	1 hour and 13 minutes
Number of discs	1
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)

Video and language
Format	Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
Language	English

Credits and release
Director	Robert Siodmak
Actors	Annie Schreyer, Brigitte Borchert, Erwin Splettstober, Wolfgang von Waltershausen
Contributors	Annie Schreyer, Brigitte Borchert, Erwin Splettstober, Robert Siodmak, Wolfgang von Waltershausen
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	June 28, 2011
Model number	CRRN2024DVD

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.32 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing describes the film as silent but also lists English as its language and English subtitles. Check the disc's actual intertitles and subtitle presentation if these details matter to you.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in early cinema, Weimar-era Berlin, and film history.
Collectors looking for a Criterion Collection DVD of a silent feature.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a color, widescreen presentation or a contemporary film.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 71 ratings

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4 stars25%25%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars6%6%
1 star5%5%

Only aggregate ratings are provided, with a majority in the higher star categories but some lower ratings as well. That suggests generally favorable but not unanimous reception. Ratings alone do not explain what viewers liked or disliked, so they cannot establish how well this silent, full-screen presentation will suit a particular viewer.

Frequently asked questions

What is People on Sunday about?

The listing describes a group of city dwellers enjoying a weekend outing, with a view of Weimar-era Berlin.

Is this a silent film?

The description calls it a silent film. The listing also specifies English language and English subtitles, so check the disc details if subtitle presentation is important.

What format is this release?

It is listed as a one-disc DVD in black and white, full screen, NTSC, and subtitled.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 13 minutes.