"The radio reports began to narrow their focus toward the US, and specifically toward Washington, D.C.:in the US, commentator Elmer Davis (as Himself) reported: "We still don""t know what it is or where it comes from, but there""s something there.Meanwhile, Marcie and Jack talked, and she related a haunting, recurring dream about a thunderstorm, in which the sound of the pelting rain got louder and louder: "And hen the rain turns to blood.Other great film noirs that were also box-office hits released the same year includedDouble Indemnity (1944)(with seven nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography - and no wins!), andLaura (1944)(with five nominations including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor, with only one win for Best Cinematography (B/W))." Sir Wilfrid vehemently complained:"Doctors! They""ve deprived me of everything - alcohol, obacco, female companionship.