The Blue Dahlia

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

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

Reviews

Muhayerboy

The 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....

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