The Roaring Twenties — Criterion Collection DVD

The Roaring Twenties from The Criterion Collection is a DVD edition of Raoul Walsh’s crime drama starring James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart. It includes a commentary, interviews and other listed supplements, with a stated runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.

At a glance

Crime drama set against the transition from World War I to Prohibition-era Manhattan.
Stars James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart, with Raoul Walsh directing.
Listed special features include an audio commentary, a new critic interview, an excerpt from a Walsh interview and a trailer.
Includes English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, according to the product description.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The extras provide several ways to explore the film, including commentary, interviews and a trailer.
The listing identifies the aspect ratio and disc format, useful when matching a DVD collection or player.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, not a Blu-ray or 4K disc.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	16:9
Number of discs	1
Language	English
Subtitles	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Film details
Genre	Mystery & Suspense, Mystery & Suspense/Film Noir
Director	Raoul Walsh
Actors	Gladys George, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Jeffrey Lynn, Priscilla Lane
Runtime	1 hour and 46 minutes
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	February 27, 2024

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.65 x 7.55 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces

Edition
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting classic crime films or the Criterion Collection.
Fans of James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart and Raoul Walsh.
Buyers interested in a film edition with listed commentary and archival material.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 157 ratings

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Aggregate ratings skew strongly positive, with a smaller share of three-star ratings. That suggests generally favorable reception among raters, but the available evidence does not explain what viewers liked or disliked. Ratings alone cannot establish the quality of the DVD presentation or its bonus features.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing describes it as a DVD in NTSC format with widescreen presentation and subtitles.

What bonus features are listed?

The product description lists an audio commentary with film historian Lincoln Hurst, a new interview with critic Gary Giddins, an excerpt from a 1973 Raoul Walsh interview, a trailer and an essay by Mark Asch.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 46 minutes.