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Overview
Release Date:
November 1944 (USA) moreTagline:
The story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman!Plot:
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
Has to be considered a classic example of film noir... moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Gene Tierney | ... | Laura Hunt | |
| Dana Andrews | ... | Det. Lt. Mark McPherson | |
| Clifton Webb | ... | Waldo Lydecker | |
| Vincent Price | ... | Shelby Carpenter | |
| Judith Anderson | ... | Mrs. Ann Treadwell | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Grant Mitchell | ... | Lancaster Corey (scenes deleted) | |
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88 minCountry:
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EnglishColour:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
Portugal:M/12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:15 (2004) | Finland:S | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video re-rating) (2005) | UK:U (video rating) (1988) | USA:Approved (PCA #10088)MOVIEmeter: 
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Darryl F. Zanuck was opposed to casting Clifton Webb because of his known homosexuality, but Preminger prevailed and the 54-year-old Webb, making his first screen appearance since the silent era, was nominated for an Oscar. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the detective first interviews Mrs. Treadwell, the position of his elbow changes between shots, from being up to resting on his leg. moreQuotes:
Laura Hunt: [Explaining why she broke a promise] You forced me to give you my word. I never have been and I never will be bound by anything I don't do of my own free will. moreSoundtrack:
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LAURA is, quite simply, as good as it gets as far as "film noir" is concerned.
Aside from an interesting story, a witty script, excellent B&W photography of elegant sets and the beautiful Gene Tierney as the center of attention, it works on every level imaginable. Dana Andrews has an intriguing role as the detective drawn to the portrait of Laura after believing her dead. And Clifton Webb has his star-making role of Waldo Lydecker, the snobbish and elegant man who seems just as obsessed with the dead woman as the detective. Adding to the impressive performances are Judith Anderson and Vincent Price.
The only flaw seems to be that Laura herself is not as well-defined in motives and background as the other players. But Gene Tierney's mesmerizing beauty hardly makes that important. Nevertheless, she is too passive in the role and actually gave far stronger performances in films like The Razor's Edge and Leave Her to Heaven, something she herself admitted--but her looks were never used to better advantage.
With several plot twists and turns, it keeps you thoroughly absorbed until it reaches its satisfying climax under Otto Preminger's knowing direction. Not to be missed, it's a classic of its kind.
For a detailed look at the career of DANA ANDREWS, see my current article on him in FILMS OF THE GOLDEN AGE, Summer 2001 with a look at all of his films and many photos.