Manslaughter/Cheat: Amazon.ca: DVD

Product Description

DVD Menu

Side #1 --
- Manslaughter: Feature Start
- The Cheat: Feature Start

DVD Chapters

Side #1 --
0. Manslaughter: Scene Selection
1. Opening Titles [3:33]
2. New Year's Bacchanal [12:43]
3. Maid in Distress [13:31]
4. A Sergeant's Fate [14:56]
5. Standing Trial [8:08]
6. Day of Reckoning [8:01]
7. Behind Locked Doors [10:50]
8. Changes of Heart [9:58]
9. New Year's Refrain [11:49]
10. The Governor Elect [6:32]
0. The Cheat: Scene Selection
1. Opening Titles [2:28]
2. The Butterfly [10:23]
3. A Fateful Bargain [19:40]
4. Payment in Full [6:25]
5. Richard's Confession [5:05]
6. Edith's Confession [4:58]
7. The Trial [4:47]
8. The Verdict [5:04]

See all Product Description

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most helpful customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Brilliant!, Jun 12 2004

By	Barbara Burkowsky (Manly, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

I was very impressed and completely enthralled by both features on this DVD and highly recommend it for anyone who values a quality silent drama. Both films are powerful dramas with outstanding acting, great suspense and in "Manslaughter" some deep and meaningful messages. Not everyone might get the same out of this movie, by the sounds of it, but I for one found it exceptionally good. You can take three sides: for spoilt brat Lydia, her desperate maid with a sick boy, or O'Bannon the District Attorney who is torn between love for justice and love for Lydia. There is a theme of soul-searching and finding yourself, getting your priorities right, and the uselessness of a debauched life of parties and booze. There are various things to take away from this great movie, so take your pick!
For me, the musical score by the Alloy Orchestra was superb and perfectly suited, esp. the fast, lively Jazz for the party scenes and fast cars. I also found it a very interesting and nice change from the usual standard piano or organ score that faithfully plods along to most silent films, so it might not sound like 'an orchestra falling down the stairs' to everyone!
The Cheat is a shorter and even more suspenseful film in some ways, and its picture quality is better than Manslaughter, but I feel they complement each other well on this DVD. Both of them highlight women living a dangerous lifestyle on the edge and its consequences - no different back then than today, no doubt, but despite the age of these movies, still as stark and powerful as if they were new. Definitely rivetting viewing!

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

4.0 out of 5 stars Pictures of the period, Feb 11 2003

By	Eric Stott (Albany, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Two examples of why Cecil DeMille was a success. The Cheat is a fine film full of subtle touches. The lighting and composition are breathtaking, and it's fascinating to see Sessue Hayakawa far far before his "Bridge on the River Kwai" role.
Manhunter is a different item, but no less fascinating. It's a totally commercial film and even shows an artictic and commercial decline from the earlier work. There is hardly a subtle moment in it, it's over the top all the way with the throttle wide open. Leatrice Joy and Lois Wilson, both unjustly forgotten stars, give fine performances and manage to win the audience's hearts.
I'm giving this edition only 4 out of 5 stars because of the soundtrack to Manslaughter. The Alloy Orchestra tries hard, but they are more annoying than supporting here. Their sound (it's like a percussion section falling downstairs with a singing saw accompaniment) is well suited to stylized films like Metropolis and Strike, but in my opinion it is a detraction here.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 2 customer reviews...

Look for similar items by category

DVD > Classics > Silent Films > Drama
DVD > Drama

Look for similar items by subject

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Manslaughter/Cheat

Product Details