

The Blue Dahlia
1946-04-16 · 99 min · ★ 6.7
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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- Directors
- George Marshall
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 2,750,000
Top Cast
Alan LaddJohnny Morrison
Veronica LakeJoyce Harwood
William BendixBuzz Wanchek
Howard Da SilvaEddie Harwood
Doris DowlingHelen Morrison
Tom PowersCapt. Hendrickson
Hugh BeaumontGeorge Copeland
Howard FreemanCorelli
Don CostelloLeo
Will Wright"Dad" Newell
Frank FaylenMan Recommending Motel
Walter SandeHeath
Harry BarrisBelhop (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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