the audience applauded

Perfect cast and a good story

Beautiful, moving film.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

This movie begins interesting with likeable main character and great cinematography and for the first hour it's great but after that everything falls apart.In the third act we don't see the main character for about 20 min.I also didn't like the ending because the movie was quite dark and the ending makes everything a dream and it ends on a happy note.

A first-rate film noir, with echoes of "Laura" and "Double Indemnity," Fritz Lang's "The Woman in the Window" opens with psychology professor Richard Wanley, played by Edward G. Robinson, lecturing a class on homicide. Then, at Grand Central Station, like Tom Ewell in "The Seven Year Itch," Robinson sends his wife and two kids off on a summer vacation; with the family away, he sits over a drink at his men's club and discusses settling into a quiet middle age with his cronies, District Attorney Raymond Massey and physician Edmund Breon. However, unlike the lecherous Ewell, all three gentlemen agree that beautiful women and the fast life are in their past. However, in a scene reminiscent of "Laura," Robinson is drawn in fascination to the portrait of a beautiful woman in a gallery window. When the model miraculously materializes at his side, the professor is drawn into a downward spiral of murder and blackmail.Robinson is excellent as the conservative family man, who is trapped in an expanding web of events beyond his control. As Alice Reed, a dark-haired beauty with no visible means of support, Joan Bennet is a seductive siren in sequined black. When she lures Robinson back to her luxurious apartment to see more sketches by the portrait artist, the satin sheets and pillows reflected in a wall mirror behind her bed suggest that a profession that is more lucrative than artists' model. Unfortunately, Robinson lingers too long in her lair, and unexpected events engulf the pair, who begin to distrust each other. However, Bennet is more than seductress and reveals a vulnerability beneath the femme fatale. The fine performances of Robinson and Bennett are matched by Dan Duryea as Heidt, an odious slimeball who attempts blackmail.The velvety cinematography by Milton Krasner is classic black-and-white film noir, with rainy nights, slick wet streets, and shadowy interiors. Produced and well written by Nunnally Johnson, from a novel by J.H. Wallis, "The Woman in the Window" is tautly directed by Fritz Lang; minor events, like dropping a dime, forgetting a hat, a smiling cop, increase the suspense. Unfortunately, not as well known or seen as other film noir classics, "The Woman in the Window" deserves more attention for its sharp script, lush cinematography, and peerless performances.

because it is more than a "film noire". using the ingredients who defines the genre. because it is an inspired and surprising reflection about sin. and, not the last, because it propose a different, impeccable Edward G. Robinson who did more than a great job. short, it is a film who must see. not for a special/unique motif but as a delightful story who reminds the old Oriental wise fairy tales. because, in a special way, it is a religious film. and not surprising from Fritz Lang , for who the exploration of evil was a lead theme.

THE WOMAN IN WINDOW is pretty interesting mystery melodrama. I think the script is very good and sophisticated so that the unusual and satirical way circumscribes a criminal story. I am aware of the fact that the last scenes of the film divided audiences. I'm thrilled. The original and a little magic.I'm sure it's a surprise that brings the end of the film in most people turned into disappointment. Classic denouement murder in this case no. Mr. Lang and his team were well played. The story is simple. Acting is at a high level.Edward G. Robinson as Professor Richard Wanley is simply good. His appearance will not leave anyone breathless, but it's hard to find a complaint. Simply good. Joan Bennett as Alice Reed has afforded us a very good performance. A woman came out of the image. Impressive is it seen as a frightened and vulnerable woman on one side and a very skillful and enthusiastic negotiator on the other side. Raymond Massey as Dist. Atty. Frank Lalor was in a little satirical police investigation flawless. Dan Duryea as Heidt/Tim, the Doorman is very good in the role of the blackmailer. The dog who smelled burnt. It would be wonderful if this film misses a classic villain. But I am satisfied with the fact that the only villain paid with his life for something he did not do.This film works honestly. Why dream would not be honest? Elaboration is infallible. The focus is on the investigation of the murder, in which indirectly participate killer himself. Uncertainty is a constant. Awakening is certain.