Laura (1944)
Laura is one of the most famous noirs of all time. And it’s also pretty good. So, if you haven’t seen it yet, rent it next Saturday night and light the candles.
Hunky detective Dana Andrews is called in to investigate a murder case, and as he walks around the apartment he’s drawn to a portrait of a beautiful woman. The portrait is of the title character played by the lovely Gene Tierney. As the camera zooms in on the portrait and David Raksin’s theme fills in the background, all the classic noir elements come into play. Dana’s narration takes us through his every move and thought as he struts around with his tilted hat interviewing suspects. Who would have hated Gene so much they would kill her – or was it a crime of passion? There’s Clifton Webb, her dear friend, Vincent Price, her fiancé, and Judith Anderson, her aunt. Are they telling Dana the truth, or will he have to look incredibly handsome with his stern, “I’m thinking” expression and read between the lines?
And does Gene Tierney even have that much of a part? She plays the dead girl! Don’t worry. If you’re a fan of her beautiful face and enchanting expressions, you won’t be disappointed. There are plenty of flashbacks to keep you happy. And since Dana becomes so enamored by her portrait, there’s plenty of screen time devoted to her.
There’s a lot to like about this movie. There’s the haunting theme, later made into a hit song, that won a Hot Toasty Rag award in 1944. It’s Clifton Webb’s film debut, and features a rare Vincent Price performance before his horror film franchise took over. If you’re already a fan of the noir genre, or want to study it, this is a prime example. You can learn everything you need to know about noirs from Laura.
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More Gene Tierney movies here!
Hunky detective Dana Andrews is called in to investigate a murder case, and as he walks around the apartment he’s drawn to a portrait of a beautiful woman. The portrait is of the title character played by the lovely Gene Tierney. As the camera zooms in on the portrait and David Raksin’s theme fills in the background, all the classic noir elements come into play. Dana’s narration takes us through his every move and thought as he struts around with his tilted hat interviewing suspects. Who would have hated Gene so much they would kill her – or was it a crime of passion? There’s Clifton Webb, her dear friend, Vincent Price, her fiancé, and Judith Anderson, her aunt. Are they telling Dana the truth, or will he have to look incredibly handsome with his stern, “I’m thinking” expression and read between the lines?
And does Gene Tierney even have that much of a part? She plays the dead girl! Don’t worry. If you’re a fan of her beautiful face and enchanting expressions, you won’t be disappointed. There are plenty of flashbacks to keep you happy. And since Dana becomes so enamored by her portrait, there’s plenty of screen time devoted to her.
There’s a lot to like about this movie. There’s the haunting theme, later made into a hit song, that won a Hot Toasty Rag award in 1944. It’s Clifton Webb’s film debut, and features a rare Vincent Price performance before his horror film franchise took over. If you’re already a fan of the noir genre, or want to study it, this is a prime example. You can learn everything you need to know about noirs from Laura.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Gene Tierney movies here!