Laura (1944) | |
| Director(s) | Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Otto Preminger |
| Top Genres | Thriller/Suspense, Romance, Mystery, Film Noir, Crime |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Detectives, Mistaken Identity, Romance (Drama), Apartments |
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Laura Overview:
Laura (1944) was a Crime - Film Noir Film directed by Rouben Mamoulian and Otto Preminger and produced by Otto Preminger.
The film was based on the novel of the same name from & Colliers Serial "Ring Twice for Laura" written by Vera Caspary published in 1943 (novel); Oct - Nov 1942 (magazine).
Laura was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1999.
Academy Awards 1944 --- Ceremony Number 17 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actor | Clifton Webb | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Lyle Wheeler, Leland Fuller; Interior Decoration: Thomas Little | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Joseph LaShelle | Won |
| Best Director | Otto Preminger | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Jay Dratler, Samuel Hoffenstein, Betty Reinhardt | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
CMBA SPRING BLOGATHON, UNDERSEEN AND UNDERRATED FILMS: Simon and Laura (1955)
By Caftan Woman on May 18, 2017 From Caftan WomanThe Classic Movie Blog Association is proud to present its spring blogathon, Underseen and Underrated running from May 15th through 19th. Please turn to this site for the blogs listed to read about some hidden gems. "If there's one thing you can't be on television, it is insincere." Eager young... Read full article
Guest Classic Links: Laura of Who Can Turn The World Off With Her Smile
By KC on Apr 18, 2012 From Classic MoviesI found Laura’s blog when I participated in a movie monster blogathon last year. I liked her style right away. It was the banner that sucked me in. It’s perfect! As one who is clearly not inspired when it comes to naming things, I could admire her for the juxtaposition of that image and ... Read full article
Career Girls: Daisy Kenyon, Laura Hunt and the Dana Andrews Connection
By FlickChick on Jul 14, 2011 From A Person in the DarkWhat do Daisy Kenyon Joan Crawford as Daisy Kenyon and Laura Hunt Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt have in common? You mean besides being beautiful, artistic career girls (Daisy a commercial artist, Laura in advertising) and having FABULOUS New York City apartments? You mean besides going out to fanc... Read full article
Guest Classic Links: Laura of Laura's Miscellaneous Musings
By KC on Apr 28, 2011 From Classic MoviesLaura’s Miscellaneous Musings has so many interesting regular features. Her weekly link lists are always full of fascinating bits, she seems to review every movie she sees—and very well, and she writes great informational posts on the sorts of things classic movie fans obsess abo... Read full article
"Laura" Starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews
By Stephen Reginald on Oct 30, 2010 From Classic Movie Man"Laura" Starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews Laura (1944) is set among New York City’s upper crust, with Detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigating the murder of beautiful advertising executive Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney). The suspects are some of her closest friends and ass... Read full article
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Quotes from
Waldo Lydecker: I cannot stand these morons any longer. If you don't come with me this instant I shall run amok.
Waldo Lydecker: [Scene deleted from theater version and restored in 1990] She was quick to seize upon anything that would improve her mind or her appearance. Laura had innate breeding, but she deferred to my judgment and taste. I selected a more attractive hairdress for her. I taught her what clothes were more becoming to her. Through me, she met everyone: The famous and the infamous. Her youth and beauty, her poise and charm of manner captivated them all. She had warmth, vitality. She had authentic magnetism. Wherever we went, she stood out. Men admired her; women envied her. She became as famous as Waldo Lydecker's walking stick and his white carnation.
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Facts about
Gene Tierney originally did not want to make this film but did it anyway under contract obligations.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on Februray 5, 1945 with Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney reprising their film roles.
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