The Blue Dahlia (1946)
| Release Date | 19 April 1946 |
| Tagline | Tamed by a brunette - framed by a blonde - blamed by the cops! |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | USA |
| Filming Locations | Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Mono |
| Color | Black and White |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Romantic Mystery |
| Mood | Spellbinders, Tough Guys |
| Themes | Femmes Fatales, Miscarriage of Justice |
| Tones | Atmospheric, Menacing, Disturbing, Literate, Talky, Moody |
| Tags | Amateur Detective, Blackmail, Conspiracy, Cover Up, Extramarital Affair, False Accusation, Love Triangle, Murder, Murder Suspect, Nightclub, Organized Crime, Veteran [military] |
The Blue Dahlia (1946) is an American film noir directed by George Marshall and written by Raymond Chandler. A navy officer returns home to an unfaithful wife, who is later murdered. The film marks the third pairing of stars Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Howard Freeman
Corelli - Motel Operator
Don Costello
Leo
Will Wright
'Dad' Newell
Walter Sande
Heath - Gangster
Dick Elliott
Motor Court Owner
Milton Kibbee
Night Hotel Clerk
Bea Allen
News Clerk
Harry Barris
Bellhop
George Barton
Cab Driver
Nina Borget
Mexican Waitress
George M. Carleton
Clerk at DeAnza Hotel
Douglas Carter
Bus Driver
Anthony Caruso
Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox
Carmen Clifford
Carmen - Party Guest
Tom Dillon
Cop in Prowl Car
Jimmie Dundee
Driver of Gangster Car
Jay Eaton
Bar Patron
Clark Eggleston
Elevator Operator
Brooke Evans
Guest at Cocktail Party
Jack Gargan
Cab Driver
Art Gilmore
Trailer Narrator
Paul Gustine
Doorman
Eddie Hall
Soldier Picking Up Suitcase in Bus Station
Charles Anthony Hughes
Det. Lt. Lloyd
Jerry James
Guest at Cocktail Party
Stan Johnson
Naval Officer
Roberta Jonay
Hotel Clerk
Lucy Knoch
Guest at Cocktail Party
Audrey Korn
Guest at Cocktail Party
Perc Launders
Hotel Clerk
Arthur Loft
The 'Wolf' at Bar
Leon Lombardo
Mexican Bellhop
Charles Mayon
Charlie - Party Guest
Matt McHugh
Bartender at Gus's
William Meader
Guest at Cocktail Party
James Millican
Photographer
Mavis Murray
Hatcheck Girl
William J. O'Brien
Man at Cavendish Apts.
Franklin Parker
Police Stenographer
Ed Randolph
Cop in George's Apartment
Albert Ruiz
Photographer
George Sorel
Paul - Captain of Waiters
Harry Tyler
Clerk in Bus Station
Henry Vroom
Master Sergeant
Audrey Westphal
Guest at Cocktail Party
Gloria Williams
Assistant Maid
Dick Winslow
Dick - Piano Player at Party
Lawrence Young
Clerk
Director
Writer
Producer
Original Music
Robert Emmett Dolan
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Harry Simeone
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Bernie Wayne
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Cinematographer
Lionel Lindon
Editor
Arthur P. Schmidt
Art Director
Walter H. Tyler
Set Decorator
Sam Comer
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James M. Walters Sr.
Costume Designer
Makeup Department
Wally Westmore
makeup supervisor
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Charles C. Coleman
assistant director
Sound Department
Gene Merritt
sound recordist
Joel Moss
sound recordist
Special Effects
Barney Wolff
special effects
Visual Effects
Farciot Edouart
process photography
Stunts
Jimmie Dundee
stunts
Music Department
Production Company
Paramount Pictures
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Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Paramount
MCA/Universal Pictures
MCA/Universal Home Video
Universal Home Entertainment
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Works by Raymond Chandler
And Now Tomorrow (1944)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Lady in the Lake (1947)
Marlowe (1969)
The Big Sleep (1946)
The Big Sleep (1978)
The Blue Dahlia
The Brasher Doubloon (1947)
The Falcon Takes Over (1942)
The Long Goodbye (1973)
The Unseen (1945)
Time to Kill (1942)
Films directed by George Marshall
365 Nights in Hollywood (1934)
A Millionaire for Christy (1951)
A Woman's Eyes (1916)
Advance to the Rear (1964)
And the Angels Sing (1944)
And The Angels Sing (1968)
Beyond Mombasa (1956)
Cry for Happy (1961)
Dark Purpose (1964)
Destry (1954)
Destry Rides Again (1932)
Eight on the Lam (1967)
Fancy Pants (1950)
Hazard (1948)
Hook, Line and Sinker (1969)
Houdini (1953)
Imitation General (1958)
Incendiary Blonde (1945)
It Started with a Kiss (1959)
Life Begins at Forty (1935)
Love's Lariat (1916)
Money from Home (1953)
Monsieur Beaucaire (1946)
Murder, He Says (1945)
Music Is Magic (1935)
My Friend Irma (1949)
Never a Dull Moment (1950)
Off Limits (1953)
Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)
Papa's Delicate Condition (1963)
Pillars of the Sky (1956)
Pot o' Gold (1941)
Riding High (1943)
Ruth of the Rockies (1920)
Scared Stiff (1953)
She Learned About Sailors (1934)
Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)
Tap Roots (1948)
The Blue Dahlia
The Committee on Credentials (1916)
The Devil's Own (1916)
The Gazebo (1959)
The Ghost Breakers (1940)
The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
The Guns of Fort Petticoat (1957)
The Happy Thieves (1962)
The Man from Montana (1917)
The Midnight Flyer (1918)
