Laura(1944)
“The story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman!”
Overview
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.
Director
Otto Preminger
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Dana Andrews
as Det. Lt. Mark McPherson
Gene Tierney
as Laura Hunt
Clifton Webb
as Waldo Lydecker
Vincent Price
as Shelby Carpenter
Judith Anderson
as Ann Treadwell
Dorothy Adams
as Laura's Maid Bessie Clary (uncredited)
Wally Albright
as Newsboy (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
as Newsboy (uncredited)
Harry Carter
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
as Detective (uncredited)
Dorothy Christy
as Woman (uncredited)
James Conaty
as Party Guest (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1944
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Laura?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Laura (1944).
What is Laura about?▼
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.
Who directed Laura?▼
Laura was directed by Otto Preminger and released in 1944. It is a drama, mystery film.
How long is Laura?▼
Laura has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Laura?▼
The cast of Laura includes Dana Andrews as Det. Lt. Mark McPherson, Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt, Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker, Vincent Price as Shelby Carpenter, Judith Anderson as Ann Treadwell and more.
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