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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543060826
Format: Closed-captioned, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Black & White, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 15, 2005
Running Time: 87 minutes
Sales Rank: 1344
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1944-11
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Description:
Nominated for five Academy Awards®, this stylish mystery thriller twists and turns with new suspects, new evidence and unexpected revelations. A wealthy journalist (Clifton Webb) becomes entranced with a beautiful young career woman named Laura (Gene Tierney). But shortly before her wedding to a dashing young playboy (Vincent Price), she is found murdered. Stirred by her portrait, the detective (Dana Andrews) assigned to her case finds that he, too, is strangely under Laura's spell.
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This silky smooth film noir pits gruff police detective Dana Andrews, stiff and blunt in his street-bred manners, against a cultured columnist and acidic wit (Clifton Webb at his prissiest) in a battle of wits during a murder investigation. The cop is a romantic hiding under a hard-boiled exterior who falls in love with the beautiful victim through the portrait that hangs in her apartment. Gene Tierney, whose heart-shaped face mixes the exotic with the girl next door, brings the poise and calm of a model to her role as the object of every man's gaze and the target of a killer. Laura, handsomely shot in dreamy black and white, is the first and best of Otto Preminger's cool, controlled murder mysteries. In the gritty world of film noir it remains the most refined and elegant example of the genre, but under the tasteful decor and high-society fashions lies a world seething in jealousy, passion, blackmail, and murder. Vincent Price costars as a blithe gigolo and David Raksin's lush theme has become a wistful romantic standard. --Sean Axmaker
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Rating:  - A Classic of the Genre
The presence of Vincent Price alone is enough to make this film worth watching. The man had one of the most memorable theatrical personalities that ever graced the screen. His voice rang like a haunting tones cutting through fog. His smallest gestures expressed volumes of expression and emotion. Even when he overacted (which was much of the time) he did it with a singular type of flair that made it engaging rather than laughable. He had style. He had flair. And he had panache. That's a star. That's what makes an icon. His role in "Laura" shows yet another facet of his abilities. His characterization of Shelby Carpenter is of a man who's weak yet charming and fickle yet strangely loyal. It's a complex role and he managed it with the aplomb typical of his bearing. It's no surprise that his presence is dominant most of the times he's on the screen.
This isn't meant to downplay the contribution from others in the cast. Gene Tierney, one of the al-time great beauties of the silver screen is radiant in the title role. She manages a combination of aloofness and down home appeal that's nothing short of remarkable. The woman was as talented as she was lovely. Dana Andrews was cast perfectly as the detective who falls for the mysterious beauty as he unearths the details of her life. His portrayal of a man whose dedication becomes love and, ultimately, dangerous obsession is a gripping one. Judith Anderson gives a strong performance as the Aunt of the title character. Her turn as the slightly snobbish ... Read More
Rating: - One of my favorites!
I've always loved this movie and it was a real treat to be able to get it on DVD given it's age. The picture quality was great and it even included a scene that was cut from the original release and I don't believe has been included in the television runs.
Rating:  - Verry, Verry Good Film!
This is absolutely a good film - not a great film but wonderfully fun! It has a couple of good twists and turns! I would highly recomend it!
If you love Gene Tierney and Classic films watch the Ghost and Mrs. Muere!
Rating: - Laura a fantastic movie
This is how movies should be written today. Drama, intelligence and good acting - even in black and white. This is an older movie, but none the less one of the best made.
Rating: - Simply the best!
An amazing movie and an amazing beauty, Gene Tierney.
All I could think during this movie was what a shame I entertainment has taken such a nose dive since the release of this flick.
No cursing, no nudity, no blood and gore. Just a well written, and well acted movie that relied on talent.
This movie will haunt you.........as will the Johnny Mercer score.
Thank you Gene Tierney. You were just perfect in this!
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