Det. Lt. Mark McPherson (played by Dana Andrews) is a protagonist in Laura.
Investigates the presumed murder of Laura Hunt. Becomes obsessed with her life and portrait. Discovers the victim was actually model Diane Redfern. Uses ballistics and hidden clues to uncover the truth, ultimately saving Laura from Waldo's attack. Laura Hunt (played by Gene Tierney) is a protagonist in Laura.
Successful advertising executive presumed murdered by a shotgun blast. Actually alive after being replaced by her model Diane Redfern. Innocent of the murder. Becomes the central figure of Mark's investigation and Waldo's obsessive affection. Waldo Lydecker (played by Clifton Webb) appears in Laura.
Imperious newspaper columnist and Laura's mentor. Secretly jealous of her suitors. Murdered model Diane Redfern to frame Laura. Retrieves the murder weapon from a clock and attempts to kill Laura, but is shot by police. Shelby Carpenter (played by Vincent Price) appears in Laura.
Laura's parasitic playboy fiancé and a kept man tied to Ann Treadwell. Obtains a shotgun but claims it was for Laura's protection. Panics upon learning Laura is alive and fails to intervene against the real killer. Ann Treadwell (played by Judith Anderson) appears in Laura.
Wealthy socialite and Shelby Carpenter's aunt. In love with Shelby but tolerates his relationship with Laura. Questioned by Detective McPherson during the initial investigation. Laura's Maid Bessie Clary (played by Dorothy Adams) appears in Laura.
Laura's loyal and highly distraught housekeeper. Provides testimony to Detective McPherson as part of the initial murder investigation.
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Characters
Det. Lt. Mark McPherson
(played by Dana Andrews) — protagonist
Investigates the presumed murder of Laura Hunt. Becomes obsessed with her life and portrait. Discovers the victim was actually model Diane Redfern. Uses ballistics and hidden clues to uncover the trut...
Laura Hunt
(played by Gene Tierney) — protagonist
Successful advertising executive presumed murdered by a shotgun blast. Actually alive after being replaced by her model Diane Redfern. Innocent of the murder. Becomes the central figure of Mark's inve...
Waldo Lydecker
(played by Clifton Webb) — supporting
Imperious newspaper columnist and Laura's mentor. Secretly jealous of her suitors. Murdered model Diane Redfern to frame Laura. Retrieves the murder weapon from a clock and attempts to kill Laura, but...
Shelby Carpenter
(played by Vincent Price) — supporting
Laura's parasitic playboy fiancé and a kept man tied to Ann Treadwell. Obtains a shotgun but claims it was for Laura's protection. Panics upon learning Laura is alive and fails to intervene against th...
Ann Treadwell
(played by Judith Anderson) — supporting
Wealthy socialite and Shelby Carpenter's aunt. In love with Shelby but tolerates his relationship with Laura. Questioned by Detective McPherson during the initial investigation.
Laura's Maid Bessie Clary
(played by Dorothy Adams) — supporting
Laura's loyal and highly distraught housekeeper. Provides testimony to Detective McPherson as part of the initial murder investigation.
