LAURA premieres in New York. Adapted by Jay Dratler, Samuel Hoffenstein and Betty Reinhardt from the novel by Vera Caspary. Directed by Otto Preminger. Dana Andrews stars as an NYPD detective who develops haunting obsession with the woman (Gene Tierney) whose brutal murder he is investgating. A seductive, stylish noir classic co-starring Vincent Price, Judith Anderson and a scene-stealing Clifton Webb. Joseph LaShelle wins Oscar for Best B & W Cinematography.