Exclusive“Laura” (1944): First Mystery Classic

There are certain terms which are used and often misused so frequently that they begin to lose their meaning. In the classic film world, the best example of this is the term “film noir.” This catchphrase is bandied about by anyone who wants to sound knowledgeable about old movies, but it is such a widely used label that it often overshadows the individuality and nuance of individual films. One of the better-known films which is frequently labeled as noir is “Laura” from 1944. Starring Gene Tierney as the mysterious title character and Dana Andrews as a hardboiled private investigator who falls for her, this film is so much more than a detective story. This entrancing movie about a woman who is surrounded by selfish and possibly deadly so-called friends is truly the title character’s story. The magic which made this film an unexpected hit in the 1940s and an enduring classic is the captivating performance by Gene Tierney as the enigmatic Laura, coupled with the haunting theme song. You’ll be thrilled, chilled, and delighted by “Laura.”

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