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The Lady Vanishes — Criterion Collection DVD

The Lady Vanishes from the Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD of Alfred Hitchcock’s mystery-thriller. It presents the film in black and white, full screen, with English mono audio, and the listing describes the plot as a comic train-journey mystery.

At a glance

  • Hitchcock’s mystery follows a traveler investigating the disappearance of an older woman aboard a train.
  • The listing identifies the presentation as black and white, full screen and NTSC, with English mono audio.
  • The two-disc edition is listed with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Two discs offer a feature-length film in a Criterion Collection edition.
  • The comic mystery combines suspense with a train-set investigation, as described in the listing.

Cons

  • This is a standard-definition DVD presentation, not a Blu-ray edition.

Technical specifications

12 specifications
Disc and presentation
Number of discs2
FormatBlack & White, Full Screen, NTSC
Aspect ratio1.33:1
LanguageEnglish (Mono)
Runtime1 hour and 36 minutes
MPAA ratingNR (Not Rated)
Film and release
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
GenreMystery & Suspense, Mystery & Suspense/Film Noir
Release dateNovember 20, 2007
StudioCriterion Collection
Model numberCRRN1663DVD
Dimensions
Dimensions listed0.57 x 5.29 x 7.58 inches; 2.72 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers seeking Alfred Hitchcock’s classic mystery in a DVD format.
  • Fans of black-and-white films with comic suspense and a train-journey setting.
  • Collectors interested in a two-disc Criterion Collection release.

Less suited to

  • Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or higher-definition edition.
  • Viewers who prefer color films or stereo audio.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 254 ratings
  • 5 stars81%81%
  • 4 stars13%13%
  • 3 stars4%4%
  • 2 stars1%1%
  • 1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with customers praising the film’s story, wit, characters and picture quality. The supplied praise for crisp imagery refers specifically to Blu-ray, so it should not be taken as evidence of this DVD’s picture quality. Playback experiences are described as mixed, a relevant caveat for buyers choosing a disc edition.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the story, comic wit and characterization.
  • Customers report positive impressions of image quality, particularly for the Blu-ray.

Mixed feedback

  • Customer feedback describes mixed playback experiences.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing describes it as a two-disc DVD in black and white, full-screen NTSC, with English mono audio.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the film about?

A woman traveling across Europe by train investigates after an older woman she met appears to disappear.

Is this a Blu-ray edition?

No. The supplied product title identifies this as a DVD.

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