The Blue Dahlia
The Blue Dahlia

Movie·1946·1h 39m

The Blue Dahlia

Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!

Directed By

George Marshall

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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

Written By

Raymond Chandler

Producer

John Houseman

Cinematography

Lionel Lindon

Music

Victor Young

Editor

Arthur P. Schmidt

Themes

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

Production House

Paramount Pictures

Audience Score

67%

172 votes

Skip11%
Timepass26%
Go for it38%
Perfection25%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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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

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Man Recommending Motel

Walter Sande

Walter Sande

Heath

Bea Allen

News Clerk (uncredited)

Harry Barris

Harry Barris

Belhop (uncredited)

George Barton

Cab Driver (uncredited)

Mary Bayless

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Edward Biby

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Nina Borget

Waitress (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

George Marshall

George Marshall

Director

Arthur P. Schmidt

Editor

Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler

Screenplay

Victor Young

Victor Young

Original Music Composer

Lionel Lindon

Lionel Lindon

Director of Photography

John Houseman

John Houseman

Producer

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