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One of the greatest film noirs of the forties The title of this review pretty much says it all for anyone curious about seeing this inarguable suspense classic. Along with "Double Indemnity," "The Maltese Falcon," "The Big Sleep," and "Out of the Past," "Laura" is one of the best film noirs released during the 1940's. Gene Tierney is luminous as the dead woman, seen through the fond recollections of those who knew her, that detective Dana Andrews falls in love with -- and ultimately leading to a twist midway through the film (don't let ANYONE tell you what it is). Clifton Webb and Vincent Price are outstanding in supporting roles as the men who were entranced with Laura, and the engrossing plot builds to a nail-biter of a climax thanks to a wonderful script, absolutely beautiful cinematography, and Otto Preminger's brooding direction. As of this review (December, 2004), Fox Studios has failed to offer this film on DVD which is an absolute crime (after announcing release dates for two straight years running and then leaving anxious fans empty handed on every occasion). Shame on them.