A detective is assigned to a case of murder. During the investigation he finds himself taking a more than professional interest in the victim, the mysterious Laura.
Acting
George Sanders weaponizes his voice like verbal venom.
Production
They compressed noir cathedral into living room box.

Director
John Brahm
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was a live television production for The 20th Century-Fox Hour, meaning any mistakes stayed in the broadcast forever.
Dana Wynter stepped into Gene Tierney's iconic role just two years after her film debut, proving TV's hunger for cinematic legitimacy.