Laura [videorecording] / 20th Century Fox presents ; produced and directed by Otto Preminger ; screenplay by Jay Dratler and Samuel Hoffenstein and Betty Reinhardt.
Material type:
FilmLanguage: English, Spanish Summary language: English, Spanish Series: Fox film noir ; 1Publication details: [Beverly Hills, CA] : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2004, c1972.Description: 1 videodisc (87 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits: - Cinematographer, Joseph LaShelle ; editor, Louis R. Loeffler ; music, David Raksin.
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | DRAMA Laura | Available | 33111003818834 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This adaptation of Vera Caspary's suspense novel was begun by director Rouben Mamoulien and cinematographer Lucien Ballard, but thanks to a complex series of backstage intrigues and hostilities, the film was ultimately credited to director Otto Preminger and cameraman Joseph LaShelle (who won an Oscar for his efforts). At the outset of the film, it is established that the title character, Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney), has been murdered. Tough New York detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the killing, methodically questioning the chief suspects: Waspish columnist Waldo Lydecker (Clifton Webb), wastrel socialite Shelby Carpenter (Vincent Price), and Carpenter's wealthy "patroness" Ann Treadwell (Judith Anderson). The deeper he gets into the case, the more fascinated he becomes by the enigmatic Laura, literally falling in love with the girl's painted portrait. As he sits in Laura's apartment, ruminating over the case and his own obsessions, the door opens, the lights switch on, and in walks Laura Hunt, very much alive! To tell any more would rob the reader of the sheer enjoyment of watching this stylish film noir unfold on screen. Everything clicks in Laura, from the superbly bitchy peformance of Clifton Webb (a veteran Broadway star who became an overnight movie favorite with this film) to the haunting musical score by David Raskin. Long available only in the 85-minute TV version Laura has since been restored to its original 88-minute running time. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
"Full frame version: this film is presented in a full frame format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition."--Container.
Adapted from the novel by Vera Caspary.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1944.
Special features: Extended movie version with alternate opening -- Commentary by composer David Raksin and Wesleyan University Film Professor Jeanine Basinger -- Commentary by film historian/author Rudy Behlmer -- Documentaries: "Gene Tierney: a shattered portrait" and "Vincent Price: the versatile villian" as seen on Biography on the A&E Network -- Deleted scene with optional commentary by Rudy Behlmer -- Theatrical trailer.
Title from container.
Cinematographer, Joseph LaShelle ; editor, Louis R. Loeffler ; music, David Raksin.
Vincent Price, Clifton Webb, Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Judith Anderson.
A detective is hired to find out who killed their daughter. Soon, he falls in love with her picture.
MPAA rating: Not rated.
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital.
Closed-captioned with English and Spanish language tracks and subtitles.