The Blue Dahlia (1946)
1h 36m
Running Time
April 16, 1946Release Date
The Blue Dahlia (1946)
1h 36m
Running Time
April 16, 1946Release Date
Plot.
Soon after a veteran's return from war his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
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Cast & Crew.
![Alan Ladd](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/27743-alan-ladd.webp)
Alan Ladd
Johnny Morrison
![Veronica Lake](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/39271-veronica-lake.webp)
Veronica Lake
Joyce Harwood
![William Bendix](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/49172-william-bendix.webp)
William Bendix
Buzz Wanchek
![Howard Da Silva](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/37983-howard-da-silva.webp)
Howard Da Silva
Eddie Harwood
![Doris Dowling](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/37984-doris-dowling.webp)
Doris Dowling
Helen Morrison
![Tom Powers](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/32679-tom-powers.webp)
Tom Powers
Capt. Hendrickson
![Hugh Beaumont](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/72793-hugh-beaumont.webp)
Hugh Beaumont
George Copeland
![Howard Freeman](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/28294-howard-freeman.webp)
Howard Freeman
Corelli
![Don Costello](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4609-don-costello.webp)
Don Costello
Leo
![Frank Faylen](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/25242-frank-faylen.webp)
Frank Faylen
Man Recommending Motel
![Will Wright](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/27679-will-wright.webp)
Will Wright
'Dad' Newell
![Walter Sande](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/7426-walter-sande.webp)
Walter Sande
Heath
![George Marshall](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/52293-george-marshall.webp)
George Marshall
Director
![Raymond Chandler](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/173903-raymond-chandler.webp)
Raymond Chandler
Writer
![Bea Allen](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Bea Allen
News Clerk (uncredited)
![Harry Barris](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/83119-harry-barris.webp)
Harry Barris
Belhop (uncredited)
![John Houseman](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/9390-john-houseman.webp)
John Houseman
Producer
![George Barton](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
George Barton
Cab Driver (uncredited)
![Lionel Lindon](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Lionel Lindon
Cinematographer
![Mary Bayless](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Mary Bayless
Bar Patron (uncredited)
![Arthur P. Schmidt](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
![Edward Biby](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/28329-edward-biby.webp)
Edward Biby
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
![Nina Borget](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Nina Borget
Waitress (uncredited)
![Paul Bradley](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/854290-paul-bradley.webp)
Paul Bradley
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
![George Bruggeman](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
George Bruggeman
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
![Mae Busch](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/23838-mae-busch.webp)
Mae Busch
Jenny (Maid) (uncredited)
![George M. Carleton](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/25496-george-m-carleton.webp)
George M. Carleton
DeAnza Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
![Douglas Carter](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Douglas Carter
Bus Driver (uncredited)
![Anthony Caruso](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/19698-anthony-caruso.webp)
Anthony Caruso
Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox (uncredited)
![Carmen Clifford](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Carmen Clifford
Party Guest (uncredited)
![Jack Rube Clifford](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/63943-jack-rube-clifford.webp)
Jack Rube Clifford
Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
![Tom Dillon](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Tom Dillon
Cop in Prowl Car (uncredited)
![Jimmie Dundee](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jimmie Dundee
Gangster Car Driver (uncredited) / Stunts
![Jay Eaton](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/26393-jay-eaton.webp)
Jay Eaton
Bar Patron (uncredited)
![Clark Eggleston](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Clark Eggleston
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
![Brooke Evans](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Brooke Evans
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
![Bess Flowers](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4658-bess-flowers.webp)
Bess Flowers
Coctail Party Guest (uncredited)
![Charles Fogel](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Charles Fogel
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
![Jack Gargan](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jack Gargan
Cab Driver (uncredited)
![Joe Gilbert](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Joe Gilbert
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
![Paul Gustine](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Paul Gustine
Doorman (uncredited)
![Eddie Hall](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4630-eddie-hall.webp)
Eddie Hall
Soldier Picking Up Suitcase in Bus Station (uncredited)
![Sam Harris](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Sam Harris
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
![Harry Hayden](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/25497-harry-hayden.webp)
Harry Hayden
Mr. Hughes (Assistant Hotel Manager) (uncredited)
![Charles Anthony Hughes](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Charles Anthony Hughes
Detective Lt. Lloyd (uncredited)
![Jerry James](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jerry James
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
![Stan Johnson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Stan Johnson
Naval Officer (uncredited)
![Roberta Jonay](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Roberta Jonay
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
![Lucy Knoch](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/540566-lucy-knoch.webp)
Lucy Knoch
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
![Audrey Korn](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Audrey Korn
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
![Perc Launders](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Perc Launders
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
![Arthur Loft](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/16828-arthur-loft.webp)
Arthur Loft
'Wolf' at Bar (uncredited)
![Leon Lombardo](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Leon Lombardo
Bellhop (uncredited)
![John Marlin](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
John Marlin
Doorman (uncredited)
![Vera Marshe](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/47765-vera-marshe.webp)
Vera Marshe
Party Guest (uncredited)
![Charles Mayon](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Charles Mayon
Party Guest (uncredited)
![Matt McHugh](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/57056-matt-mchugh.webp)
Matt McHugh
Bartender at Gus' (uncredited)
![William Meader](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
William Meader
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
![James Millican](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/26357-james-millican.webp)
James Millican
Photographer (uncredited)
![Mavis Murray](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Mavis Murray
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
![Noel Neill](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/11145-noel-neill.webp)
Noel Neill
Nolie (Hatcheck Girl) (uncredited)
![William J. O'Brien](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
William J. O'Brien
Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)
![Franklin Parker](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Franklin Parker
Police Stenographer (uncredited)
![Ed Randolph](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ed Randolph
Cop in George's Apartment (uncredited)
![Ricky Ricardi](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ricky Ricardi
Man (uncredited)
![Albert Ruiz](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Albert Ruiz
Photographer (uncredited)
![George Sorel](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
George Sorel
Paul (Captain of Waiters) (uncredited)
![Beverly Thompson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Beverly Thompson
Party Guest (uncredited)
![Harry Tyler](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/25652-harry-tyler.webp)
Harry Tyler
Bus Station Clerk (uncredited)
![Henry Vroom](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Henry Vroom
Master Sergeant (uncredited)
![Audrey Westphal](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Audrey Westphal
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
![Gloria Williams](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Gloria Williams
Assistant Maid (uncredited)
![Dick Winslow](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/15325-dick-winslow.webp)
Dick Winslow
Dick (Piano Player at Party) (uncredited)
![Lawrence Young](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Lawrence Young
Clerk (uncredited)
![Victor Young](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/182591-victor-young.webp)
Victor Young
Music Director / Original Music Composer
![Hans Dreier](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Hans Dreier
Art Direction
![Walter H. Tyler](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Walter H. Tyler
Art Direction
![Edith Head](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/91296-edith-head.webp)
Edith Head
Costume Design / Costumer
![Sam Comer](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1103449-sam-comer.webp)
Sam Comer
Set Decoration
![Joel Moss](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Joel Moss
Sound Recordist
![Gene Merritt](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Gene Merritt
Sound Recordist / Sound Editor
![Farciot Edouart](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Farciot Edouart
Visual Effects
![James M. Walters Sr.](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
James M. Walters Sr.
Set Decoration
![Wally Westmore](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1103450-wally-westmore.webp)
Wally Westmore
Makeup Supervisor
![Charles C. Coleman](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Charles C. Coleman
Assistant Director
![John A. Anderson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
John A. Anderson
Wardrobe Designer
![Florence Lyons](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Florence Lyons
Wardrobe Designer
![Leonora Sabine](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Leonora Sabine
Hair Supervisor
![Robert Mayo](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Robert Mayo
Casting
![Neal Beckner](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Neal Beckner
Second Assistant 'A' Camera
![James Hawley](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
James Hawley
Assistant Camera
![George Parrish](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
George Parrish
Orchestrator
![Carlton Coleman](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Carlton Coleman
Props
![Tex Harris](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Tex Harris
Second Assistant Director
![James A. Rosenberger](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
James A. Rosenberger
Second Assistant Director
![Patrick Delany](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Patrick Delany
Props
![Bob Rogers](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Bob Rogers
Electrician
![George Thomas Jr.](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
George Thomas Jr.
Publicist
![Paul Franz](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Paul Franz
Sound Engineer
![Stanley E. Johnson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Stanley E. Johnson
Assistant Editor
![Faye Chaney](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Faye Chaney
Makeup Artist
![Roy Burns](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Roy Burns
Unit Manager
![Ross Dowd](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ross Dowd
Set Dresser
![Barney Wolff](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Barney Wolff
Special Effects
Media.
![The Blue Dahlia](https://images.moviefit.me/t/c/b/103328-the-blue-dahlia.webp)
![The Blue Dahlia](https://images.moviefit.me/t/c/b/1/103328-the-blue-dahlia.webp)
![The Blue Dahlia](https://images.moviefit.me/t/c/b/2/103328-the-blue-dahlia.webp)
![The Blue Dahlia](https://images.moviefit.me/t/c/b/3/103328-the-blue-dahlia.webp)
![The Blue Dahlia](https://images.moviefit.me/t/c/b/4/103328-the-blue-dahlia.webp)
![The Blue Dahlia](https://images.moviefit.me/t/c/b/5/103328-the-blue-dahlia.webp)
Details.
Release DateApril 16, 1946
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 36m
Content RatingNR
Box Office$2,750,000
Filming LocationsSanta Monica · Malibu, United States of America
Genres
Last updated:
Wiki.
The Blue Dahlia is a 1946 American crime film and film noir with an original screenplay by Raymond Chandler directed by George Marshall and starring Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake and William Bendix. It was Chandler's first original screenplay.
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