Often derived from pulp novels, film noir films were under-appreciated on release in most cases, but their reputation among film fans grows exponentially. And each US studio had some stock actors, writers and directors - this box focusses on the output of Universal Studios.The 4 features included span the years 1942-48, the peak years of the genre. You'll see Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake appear in three films within the box, you'll see The Big Clock, a key work remade years later as the Kevin Costner vehicle, No Way Out. The box is styled in the dark, moody style of the time, and includes a booklet on the films by Rose Capp. The masters are top quality digital transfers direct from the studio for maximum blacks and whites shades. It's a feast of film noir!