The Blue Dahlia
“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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Blue Dahlia Original Trailer (George Marshall, 1946)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-29
Top Cast
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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
Howard Freeman
Corelli
Don Costello
Leo
Will Wright
"Dad" Newell
Frank Faylen
Man Recommending Motel
Walter Sande
Heath
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Chandler
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Blue Dahlia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Raymond Chandler
Victor Young
Lionel Lindon
Arthur P. Schmidt
John Houseman
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Raymond Chandler
Screenplay
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
John Houseman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Dahlia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Dahlia about?
Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
Who directed The Blue Dahlia?
The Blue Dahlia was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Blue Dahlia?
The principal cast of The Blue Dahlia includes Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Howard Da Silva, Doris Dowling.
When was The Blue Dahlia released and how long is it?
The Blue Dahlia was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did The Blue Dahlia make at the box office?
The Blue Dahlia grossed $2.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Dahlia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Dahlia was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Dahlia?
The Blue Dahlia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).