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6.7/10 • 156

1946-04-16 • 1h 36m

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Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!

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

Directors
George Marshall
Editors
Arthur P. Schmidt

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd

    Johnny Morrison

  2. Veronica Lake

    Veronica Lake

    Joyce Harwood

  3. William Bendix

    William Bendix

    Buzz Wanchek

  4. Howard Da Silva

    Howard Da Silva

    Eddie Harwood

  5. Doris Dowling

    Doris Dowling

    Helen Morrison

  6. Tom Powers

    Tom Powers

    Capt. Hendrickson

  7. Hugh Beaumont

    Hugh Beaumont

    George Copeland

  8. Howard Freeman

    Howard Freeman

    Corelli

  9. Don Costello

    Don Costello

    Leo

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Muhayerboy

Aug 4, 2017

10/10

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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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$2,750,000.00
Keywords
war veteranfemme fatalefilm noirframed for murderbrain injuryinnocent manadulterous wifewife cheating on husband