Muhayerboy
10/10The 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.
Reviewed on August 4, 2017
The Blue Dahlia(1946)
Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!
6.7(176)1h 39m1946-04-16
CrimeMystery
The Blue Dahlia 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.
The Blue Dahlia (1946) is a crime and mystery film directed by George Marshall, released on April 16, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix and Howard Da Silva. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 176 ratings.
- Director:
- George Marshall
- Writers:
- Raymond Chandler
- Producers:
- John Houseman
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $2,750,000
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Dahlia (1946) Trailer
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The Blue Dahlia Cast & Crew
Main 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
Hugh Beaumont
as George Copeland
Howard Freeman
as Corelli
Don Costello
as Leo
Will Wright
as "Dad" Newell
Frank Faylen
as Man Recommending Motel
Walter Sande
as Heath
Key crew
Directed by George Marshall, written by Raymond Chandler, produced by John Houseman.
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The Blue Dahlia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 176 ratings.
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The Blue Dahlia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blue Dahlia online?
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The Blue Dahlia (1946) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Blue Dahlia?
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The main cast of The Blue Dahlia (1946) includes Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Howard Da Silva and Doris Dowling. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Dahlia released?
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The Blue Dahlia was released on April 16, 1946 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Blue Dahlia worth watching?
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The Blue Dahlia (1946) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 176 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Blue Dahlia?
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Yes. The official The Blue Dahlia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.