Laura
Laura has been heralded as one of the best film noirs of the 1940s. This mystery thriller follows NYPD detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) as he investigates the murder of Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney). The twist? As McPherson's obsession with the case spirals out of control, the more he falls in love with the victim.
Shadow of a Doubt
Of all the films Alfred Hitchcock directed, Shadow of a Doubt is his personal favorite. Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) pays a visit to his family in Santa Rosa; his niece, played by Teresa Wright, recognizes that Charlie is wanted for murder. Although Cotten rarely played the bad guy throughout the duration of his acting career, he worked the role to perfection.
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