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The Blue Dahlia

The Blue Dahlia

Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!

19466.71h 36m

Overview

Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.

Directed by George Marshall
Written by Raymond Chandler
Produced by John Houseman
Box Office0Revenue: $2.8M

Top Cast

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Johnny Morrison

Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake

Joyce Harwood

William Bendix

William Bendix

Buzz Wanchek

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

Eddie Harwood

Doris Dowling

Doris Dowling

Helen Morrison

Tom Powers

Tom Powers

Capt. Hendrickson

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

George Copeland

Howard Freeman

Howard Freeman

Corelli

Don Costello

Don Costello

Leo

Will Wright

Will Wright

"Dad" Newell

Themes & Keywords

war veteranfemme fatalefilm noirframed for murderbrain injuryinnocent manadulterous wifewife cheating on husband

About The Blue Dahlia

The Blue Dahlia is a crime, mystery film released in 1946 exploring themes of war veteran, femme fatale, film noir, framed for murder, brain injury, innocent man. Directed by George Marshall, it stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix. Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.

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