| Gene Tierney | Laura Hunt |
| Dana Andrews | Mark McPherson |
| Clifton Webb | Waldo Lydecker |
| Vincent Price | Shelby Carpenter |
| Judith Anderson | Ann Treadwell |
| Dorothy Adams | Bessie Clary |
| James Flavin | McAvity |
| Clyde Fillmore | Bullitt |
| Ralph Dunn | Fred Callahan |
| Grant Mitchell | Corey |
| Kathleen Howard | Louise |
| Dutch Schlickenmeyer | Detective |
| Harry Strang | Detective |
| Lane Chandler | Detective |
| Terry Adams | Man |
| Dorothy Christy | Woman |
| Kay Connors | |
| John Dexter | Jacoby |
| Nestor Eristoff | |
| Jean Fenwick | Woman |
| Lee Tung Foo | Servant |
| William Forrest | Man |
| Frances Gladwin | Woman |
| Beatrice Gray | Woman |
| Cy Kendall | Inspector |
| Yolanda Lacca | |
| Frank LaRue | Hairdresser |
| Kay Linaker | Girl |
| Buster Miles | Office Boy |
| Forbes Murray | Man |
| Jane Nigh | Secretary |
| Aileen Pringle | Woman |
| Cyril Ring | Man |
| Cara Williams | Girl |
| Otto Preminger | Director, Producer |
| Jerry Cady | Screenwriter |
| Bonnie Cashin | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Jay Dratler | Screenwriter |
| Paul S. Fox | Production Designer, Set Decoration/Design |
| Leland Fuller | Art Director |
| Samuel Hoffenstein | Screenwriter |
| Joseph La Shelle | Cinematographer |
| Ring Lardner Jr. | Screenwriter |
| Harry M. Leonard | Sound/Sound Designer |
| Thomas K. Little | Production Designer, Set Decoration/Design |
| Louis Loeffler | Editor |
| Emil Newman | Musical Direction/Supervision |
| Guy Pearce | Makeup |
| David Raksin | Score Composer |
| Elizabeth Reinhardt | Screenwriter |
| Fred Sersen | Special Effects |
| E. Clayton Ward | Sound/Sound Designer |
| Lyle Wheeler | Art Director |
OCA2chris
Posted October 1, 2010
American Film at it's very best!
I recently purchased this again because my copy is worn out, and I can not imagine not having this to watch -not much time goes by and I find myself wanting to see this gem! The characters are perfection - each one crafted by the actor or actress with such precision you get caught up in the story and will tune everything else out. Vincent Price plays his part so well it's hard to believe he was not typecast as the" not quite scrupulous" boyfriend in subsequent movies. The movie goes along with no slow or stale or obvious parts. The settings and furnishings are done with such definition that they are integral to the story line. I know everyone has their favorite and their opinion of the perfect movie - but it's pretty hard to top this one.I find it amazing that for all the years that have passed this is more enjoyable to watch than 98% of all the new stuff being filmed. I hope you savor every moment of this delicious film!
Lady_Helpful
Posted October 1, 2010
It starts with a murder and investigation and ends with an incredible love triangle of Gene Tierney/Dana Andrews/Clifton Webb. LAURA is film noir at its classic best.
From the very beginning, if you let yourself go, you get pulled into the story and murder investigation. This film can keep you on the edge of your seat as you try to figure out the who and the why of all the characters.
It is darkly sophisticated, a real classic of this film type that is only heightened by the truly haunting musical score. And even if you have not seen it before, you will likely recognize the theme music.
The acting is acting from a time when actors were real. No high tech effects to get in the way, just an extremely well done script and well done performances by everyone involved.
There is also can't miss direction by Otto Preminger.
A classic mystery that can be enjoyed by an entire family.
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
They do not make movies like this,today. My Dad who is 90yrs and my Mom who is 86yrs--went to see this film on their very first date. It will always be special to me. It has a surprise ending. I just loved it!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
For those who might be put off because the film is listed as "pan & scan", don't worry about it. The IMDB lists the technical aspect ration as 1.37:1, which is a hair over your 4:3 standard format tv screen. In other words, this was not filmed widescreen. But neither was Casablanca, and may other classics from the 1940's. Buy and enjoy! As for the film, my rating says it all.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Great movie and wonderful presentation. Well worth the price. But to the person who was upset that it was not released in Widescreen. It was not filmed in Widescreen since the widescreen format did not start until the 1950's with "The Robe". So you are not missing anything. If you doubt me, check out the history of widescreen format yourself.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is one of my all time favorite movies and I CAN'T BELIEVE it was issued on DVD in Pan & Scan. Gorgeously shot, terrific acting, very moody. Sigh. I'm extremely disappointed and hope the brain trust behind the P&S decision wakes up and puts it out in widescreen, as it should be seen. I refuse to purchase P&S, even for this movie that I've been anxiously awaiting. Film Noir was not meant to be 'abbreviated'. Boo hoo.
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Posted November 28, 2001
Laura is set in the 1940s; consistent with the year it was made. The movie begins with Detective Lieutenant Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) questioning suspects about the murder of one of their closest friends Laura Hunt, played by the beautiful Gene Tierney. Predictably, Laura¿s mentor, Waldo Lydecker, relates the past five years of Laura¿s life to the detective, and flashbacks accompany the narration. The haughty Waldo attributes Laura¿s rise from obscurity to prominence to himself with a small reference to her own talents. Despite having at least twenty more years than Laura, Waldo¿s wishful thoughts erroneously color their plutonic relationship with the paintbrush of romance bringing woe to any man who catches the eyes of his beloved. Some of the best moments of the film occur at the times Waldo belittles those would be lovers with comments reminiscent of a high school nerd¿s attitude toward jocks. Vincent Price¿s performance as the oft-accused, always innocent playboy Shelby Carpenter borders on annoying. This is acceptable however, because Carpenter is supposed to an exasperating character and Mr. Price does a fabulous job at portraying him. Though considered dead for half the show, Gene Tierney puts forth a shining performance as well. Those pouting lips reinforce her performance as the beautiful, sophisticated woman whose talents rocket her to the fast lanes of success. How enviable it is to be Dana Andrews in the one scene in which Lt. McPherson kisses Laura. Mr. Andrews puts the perfect touch on the tough and hardened detective who finds himself enamored with the lovely but dead Laura. Halfway through, the seemingly straightforward plot twists into a totally unexpected direction. That event makes the movie brilliant and twice as enjoyable. First-class editing and a superb story make Laura one of the best movies to come out of the film noir genre in the 1940s.
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Posted March 16, 2001
This stylish film stars the gorgeous Gene Tierney as a beautiful and gracious Manhattan socialite named Laura. Dana Andrews is the detective assigned to probe the circumstances surrounding her murder. A terrific film noir that also stars Clifton Webb, Vincent Price (as a suave playboy) and Judith Anderson.
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