Laura (20th Century Fox, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). When asked why she would turn down the title role, Hedy Lamarr repli...

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Laura (20th Century Fox, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). When asked why she would turn down the title role, Hedy Lamarr replied, "They sent me the script, not the score." Indeed, the haunting theme is often cited as the film's most enduring contribution, but the theme was just a last-minute composition by David Raksin. He wrote it over a weekend, apparently inspired by a break-up letter he received from his wife. Had director Otto Preminger gone with his original choice -- Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady" -- his film may never have achieved its long-lasting renown. Pinholes and toning in the borders. Wear at the edges and corners. Very Fine+.

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