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The Blue Dahlia (1946)

"Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!"

6.7/10 1h 36m Apr 16, 1946
Crime Mystery

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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Movie Details

Original Title The Blue Dahlia
Original Language EN
Revenue $2,750,000
Status Released
Popularity 0.7

Cast

Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Johnny Morrison
Popularity: 4.1
Veronica Lake
Veronica Lake
Joyce Harwood
Popularity: 2.4
William Bendix
William Bendix
Buzz Wanchek
Popularity: 0.8
Howard Da Silva
Howard Da Silva
Eddie Harwood
Popularity: 0.7
Doris Dowling
Doris Dowling
Helen Morrison
Popularity: 0.5
Tom Powers
Tom Powers
Capt. Hendrickson
Popularity: 1.8
Hugh Beaumont
Hugh Beaumont
George Copeland
Popularity: 4.1
Howard Freeman
Howard Freeman
Corelli
Popularity: 3.4
Don Costello
Don Costello
Leo
Popularity: 0.2
Will Wright
Will Wright
"Dad" Newell
Popularity: 2.1
Frank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Man Recommending Motel
Popularity: 2.5
Walter Sande
Walter Sande
Heath
Popularity: 0.9

Key Crew

Director George Marshall
Editor Arthur P. Schmidt
Screenplay Raymond Chandler
Producer John Houseman

Production

Paramount Pictures
US

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Keywords

war veteran femme fatale film noir framed for murder brain injury innocent man adulterous wife wife cheating on husband

Reviews from TMDB

Muhayerboy 10/10
Aug 4, 2017

The Blue Dahlia is the epitome of Film Noir. It has an excellent cast, excellent story and cinematography. I watch it anytime it appears on TV, cable, satellite or local.

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Details
Release Date April 16, 1946
Runtime 1h 36m
Revenue $2,750,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.7
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