The Blue Dahlia

April. 16,1946      NR
Rating:
7.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

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

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