The Blue Dahlia
“Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!”
1946•NR•1h 39m•6.7•Released
CrimeMystery
Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
Director
George Marshall
Writer
Raymond Chandler
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Alan Ladd
Johnny Morrison
Veronica Lake
Joyce Harwood
William Bendix
Buzz Wanchek
Howard Da Silva
Eddie Harwood
Doris Dowling
Helen Morrison
Tom Powers
Capt. Hendrickson
Hugh Beaumont
George Copeland
Howard Freeman
Corelli
Don Costello
Leo
Will Wright
"Dad" Newell
Frank Faylen
Man Recommending Motel
Walter Sande
Heath
Bea Allen
News Clerk (uncredited)
Harry Barris
Belhop (uncredited)
George Barton
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Producer
John Houseman
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