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The Blue Dahlia

Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!

★ 6.7 1946 99 min NR CrimeMystery

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

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The Blue Dahlia in its release era

Released in 1946, The Blue Dahlia sits inside the 1940s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1946-04-16
Rating
NR
TMDB score
6.7/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Paramount Pictures

People behind the title

DirectorGeorge MarshallWriterRaymond ChandlerCastAlan LaddCastVeronica LakeCastWilliam BendixCastHoward Da SilvaCastDoris Dowling

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