Crime ·Mystery · United States of America · 1946 · 1h 36m

The Blue Dahlia

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Director
George Marshall
Cast
Alan Ladd as Johnny Morrison Veronica Lake as Joyce Harwood William Bendix as Buzz Wanchek Howard Da Silva as Eddie Harwood Doris Dowling as Helen Morrison Tom Powers as Capt. Hendrickson
Crew
Lionel Lindon — Director of Photography Arthur P. Schmidt — Editor Victor Young — Original Music Composer Raymond Chandler — Screenplay John Houseman — Producer Edith Head — Costume Design
Tagline

Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!

Synopsis

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

Trailer The Blue Dahlia — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
war veteranfemme fatalefilm noirframed for murderbrain injuryinnocent manadulterous wifewife cheating on husband
Key Collaborators
George Marshall Director Lionel Lindon Director of Photography Arthur P. Schmidt Editor Victor Young Original Music Composer Raymond Chandler Screenplay John Houseman Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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