Description
Vintage French Film Movie Poster
This is a reproduction of a French movie poster for the classic 1944 American film noir Laura, directed by Otto Preminger. The film stars Gene Tierney in the title role, Dana Andrews as Detective Mark McPherson, and Clifton Webb as the acid-tongued columnist Waldo Lydecker, along with Vincent Price and Judith Anderson.
Key Information
Title: Laura
Release Year: 1944
Genre: Film Noir, Mystery, Romantic Drama
Director: Otto Preminger
Starring Cast: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, and Judith Anderson
Plot Summary
The story revolves around a police detective, Mark McPherson, who is investigating the brutal murder of a beautiful and successful advertising executive, Laura Hunt. As he delves into her life through the accounts of her friends and a compelling portrait in her apartment, he becomes obsessed with the image of the woman he believes to be dead. The mystery takes an unexpected turn when Laura is found alive, and the investigation shifts to identify the actual victim and the real murderer among her inner circle of suitors, which includes her wealthy mentor and her playboy fiancé.
Legacy
The film's iconic and haunting musical theme by David Raksin became a popular standard.
It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1999 for its cultural and historical significance.
The American Film Institute named it one of the top 10 mystery films of all time.
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This is a reproduction of a French movie poster for the classic 1944 American film noir Laura, directed by Otto Preminger. The film stars Gene Tierney in the title role, Dana Andrews as Detective Mark McPherson, and Clifton Webb as the acid-tongued columnist Waldo Lydecker, along with Vincent Price and Judith Anderson.
Key Information
Title: Laura
Release Year: 1944
Genre: Film Noir, Mystery, Romantic Drama
Director: Otto Preminger
Starring Cast: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, and Judith Anderson
Plot Summary
The story revolves around a police detective, Mark McPherson, who is investigating the brutal murder of a beautiful and successful advertising executive, Laura Hunt. As he delves into her life through the accounts of her friends and a compelling portrait in her apartment, he becomes obsessed with the image of the woman he believes to be dead. The mystery takes an unexpected turn when Laura is found alive, and the investigation shifts to identify the actual victim and the real murderer among her inner circle of suitors, which includes her wealthy mentor and her playboy fiancé.
Legacy
The film's iconic and haunting musical theme by David Raksin became a popular standard.
It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1999 for its cultural and historical significance.
The American Film Institute named it one of the top 10 mystery films of all time.
