The name laura, derived from the latin word laurus, meaning laurel, dates back to ancient roman times. The laurel tree symbolized victory and honor, often used to crown military leaders and poets. The name laura is the feminized form of laurus, latin for bay laurel plant, which in the greco-roman era was used as a symbol of victory, honor or fame.

Directed by otto preminger, rouben mamoulian. With gene tierney, dana andrews, clifton webb, vincent price. A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he is investigating.