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The Earrings of Madame de... Criterion Collection DVD

The Earrings of Madame de... is a Criterion Collection DVD of Max Ophuls's romantic drama, starring Danielle Darrieux and Charles Boyer. Its listing specifies a black-and-white, full-screen presentation, English subtitles, and a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The special edition is described as including a restored high-definition digital transfer and several film-related extras.

At a glance

A classic romantic drama directed by Max Ophuls, centered on a chain of consequences after Madame de... sells her earrings.
The listing describes a restored high-definition digital transfer and includes commentary, interviews, visual analysis and printed essays among its special features.
Black-and-white, full-screen DVD presentation with English subtitles, as listed.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed special-edition material offers several ways to explore the film, including scholar commentary, interviews, a visual analysis and essays.
English subtitles are listed, which may help viewers follow the dialogue.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Drama
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	September 16, 2008
Runtime	1 hour and 40 minutes
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Actors	Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Jean Debucourt, Madeleine Barbulee, Paul Azäis

Disc and presentation
Number of discs	1
Media format	Black & White, Dolby, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
Aspect ratio	1.33:1
Language	English

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces

Product identifier
Item model number	CRRN1767DVD

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Customer feedback reports mixed print quality despite the listing describing a restored high-definition digital transfer. The listing does not clarify the precise on-disc transfer or how it compares with that description, so buyers prioritizing image condition should take the reported variability into account. The listed media-format wording also combines several formats without explaining them individually.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Max Ophuls, classic romantic drama and psychological storytelling.
Collectors who value film commentary, interviews and essays alongside a feature film.

Less suited to

Buyers who require a confirmed high-definition disc format. The listing identifies the item as a DVD and does not specify Blu-ray or another HD disc format.
Viewers who want a color film or a confirmed widescreen presentation.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 174 ratings

5 stars64%64%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars12%12%
2 stars3%3%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback praises the cast, cinematography, storyline and psychological subtlety, with a report that the film rewards repeated viewings. Print quality receives mixed feedback, including strong criticism. For viewers drawn to the film's performances and visual style, the reported image-quality uncertainty matters because the listing calls the transfer restored but identifies the product as a DVD rather than a Blu-ray.

Positive themes

Customers praise the acting, cinematography, storyline and psychological subtlety.

Mixed feedback

Print quality receives mixed feedback, including reports describing it as poor.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the listed special edition?

The description lists a restored high-definition digital transfer, audio commentary, interviews, a visual analysis, English subtitle translation, and printed essays including Louise de Vilmorin's novella. The box contents are not separately itemized.

Is this a Blu-ray or a confirmed high-definition disc?

The product is identified as a DVD. Although the description claims a restored high-definition digital transfer, it does not identify the disc as Blu-ray or specify its on-disc resolution.

Are English subtitles listed?

Yes. The product details list English subtitles.

What do customers report about the picture presentation?

Customer feedback praises the cinematography but describes print quality as mixed, including criticism. The listing's restored-transfer claim does not establish how individual copies will look.