Laura by Vera Caspary
book published 1943
film released 1944
My old friend Sergio Angelini has a
wonderful podcast called Tipping My Fedora (following on from
his blog of that name) looking at All Things Noir.
Tipping My Fedora | Sergio
Angelini
Earlier this year I was a guest on the podcast to discuss
the works of Ross MacDonald – and now he has invited me back.
This time the subject is a 1940s noir classic book and film:
Laura
by Vera Caspary
54.
LAURA (1944), with Moira Redmond | Tipping My Fedora
It is always fascinating to chat with Sergio and we covered
a wide range of talking points – including, of course, clothes – and generally
had a great old time. Please listen and enjoy....
If you are then inspired to listen to the
previous podcast featuring me, you can find the link in this post
How wonderful, Moira! You two are both so knowledgeable and that's a classic! Perfect pair of broadcasters, perfect topic! Win-win, if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for those kind words - we really enjoyed ourselves...
DeleteHad such a fab time discussing this book and movie that we did it twice (ahem). We covered a lot of ground too - thanks for being such a great partner in crime, Moira.
ReplyDeleteAnd ... no idea why that was posted anonymously 🤣
DeleteAlways a pleasure to talk to you Sergio - you are the perfect host in both senses 😀
DeleteWere the names deliberately switched in the post title? Threw me off a bit. Will be catching the podcast soon.
ReplyDelete19:01 Anonymous was Marty.
ReplyDeleteOh blimey Marty! I have changed it now, honestly, I should never do things in a hurry. I was finishing it off and rushing to go out, and actually had a moment of thinking 'I should've done one more read-through'. Thanks for saving my embarrassment from going on for too long...
DeleteI thought for a minute the post was about Vera Stanhope!
DeleteTee hee. Honestly, what a mistake to make!
DeleteI've seen the film (it used to be one of those Sunday afternoon staples on BBC2, I think - now perhaps more likely to crop up on Talking Pictures TV); haven't read the book; will listen to the podcast.
ReplyDeleteSovay
It is a classic film. I say in the podcast that - unusually for me - I knew it as a film primarily, and only found out about (and read) the book later.
DeleteUnreliable internet means I’m getting the podcast in short choppy sections - interesting so far but I’m not sure I have the patience to persist! But I’ve heard enough to add the book to my list.
DeleteSovay
That is so annoying! But i think you will enjoy the book
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