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The Blue Dahlia 1946 Directed by George Marshall

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Crime , Mystery
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Revenue $2,750,000
Release Date 16 April 1946
96 mins
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
Will Wright "Dad" Newell
Frank Faylen Man Recommending Motel
Bea Allen News Clerk (uncredited)
Harry Barris Belhop (uncredited)
George Barton Cab Driver (uncredited)
Mary Bayless Bar Patron (uncredited)
Edward Biby Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Nina Borget Waitress (uncredited)
Paul Bradley Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
George Bruggeman Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Mae Busch Jenny (Maid) (uncredited)
George M. Carleton DeAnza Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Douglas Carter Bus Driver (uncredited)
Anthony Caruso Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox (uncredited)
Carmen Clifford Party Guest (uncredited)
Jack Rube Clifford Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
Tom Dillon Cop in Prowl Car (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee Gangster Car Driver (uncredited)
Jay Eaton Bar Patron (uncredited)
Clark Eggleston Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Brooke Evans Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Bess Flowers Coctail Party Guest (uncredited)
Charles Fogel Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jack Gargan Cab Driver (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Paul Gustine Doorman (uncredited)
Eddie Hall Soldier Picking Up Suitcase in Bus Station (uncredited)
Sam Harris Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Harry Hayden Mr. Hughes (Assistant Hotel Manager) (uncredited)
Charles Anthony Hughes Detective Lt. Lloyd (uncredited)
Jerry James Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Stan Johnson Naval Officer (uncredited)
Roberta Jonay Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Lucy Knoch Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Audrey Korn Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Perc Launders Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Arthur Loft "Wolf" at Bar (uncredited)
Leon Lombardo Bellhop (uncredited)
John Marlin Doorman (uncredited)
Vera Marshe Party Guest (uncredited)
Charles Mayon Party Guest (uncredited)
Matt McHugh Bartender at Gus' (uncredited)
William Meader Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
James Millican Photographer (uncredited)
Mavis Murray Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Noel Neill Nolie (Hatcheck Girl) (uncredited)
William J. O'Brien Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)
Franklin Parker Police Stenographer (uncredited)
Ed Randolph Cop in George's Apartment (uncredited)
Ricky Ricardi Man (uncredited)
Albert Ruiz Photographer (uncredited)
George Sorel Paul (Captain of Waiters) (uncredited)
Beverly Thompson Party Guest (uncredited)
Harry Tyler Bus Station Clerk (uncredited)
Henry Vroom Master Sergeant (uncredited)
Audrey Westphal Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Gloria Williams Assistant Maid (uncredited)
Dick Winslow Dick (Piano Player at Party) (uncredited)
Lawrence Young Clerk (uncredited)