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Laura (1944) | Criteria

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Laura

English • 1944 • 1h 28m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorOtto Preminger

WriterJay Dratler, Samuel Hoffenstein, Elizabeth Reinhardt, Ring Lardner, Jr.

CinematographerJoseph LaShelle

ComposerDavid Raksin, Murray Spivack, Vinton Vernon

EditorLouis R. Loeffler

ProducerOtto Preminger

Cast

Dana Andrewsas Det. Lt. Mark McPherson

Gene Tierneyas Laura Hunt

Clifton Webbas Waldo Lydecker

Vincent Priceas Shelby Carpenter

Judith Andersonas Ann Treadwell

Dorothy Adamsas Laura's Maid Bessie Clary (uncredited)

Wally Albrightas Newsboy (uncredited)

Bobby Barberas Newsboy (uncredited)

Harry Carteras Party Guest (uncredited)

Lane Chandleras Detective (uncredited)

Dorothy Christyas Woman (uncredited)

James Conatyas Party Guest (uncredited)

Ralph Dunnas Fred Callahan (uncredited)

Jean Fenwickas Woman (uncredited)

Clyde Fillmoreas Owner of Bullitt & Co. Ad Agency (uncredited)

James Flavinas Det. McEveety (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Lee Tung Fooas Waldo's Servant (uncredited)

William Forrestas Important Client (uncredited)

Frances Gladwinas Woman (uncredited)