The Blue Dahlia_
"Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!"
Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
Starring
Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix
Box Office
$2.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Blue Dahlia was released 80 years ago in 1946.
Overview
Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
The Blue Dahlia is a Crime, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
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
BA
Bea Allen
News Clerk (uncredited)
Harry Barris
Belhop (uncredited)
GB
George Barton
Cab Driver (uncredited)
MB
Mary Bayless
Bar Patron (uncredited)
EB
Edward Biby
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
NB
Nina Borget
Waitress (uncredited)
PB
Paul Bradley
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
GB
George Bruggeman
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.8M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (166 votes)
Box Office
$2,750,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Blue Dahlia?
The Blue Dahlia has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Blue Dahlia?
The cast of The Blue Dahlia includes Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Howard Da Silva, Doris Dowling.
How much did The Blue Dahlia make at the box office?
The Blue Dahlia earned $2,750,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Blue Dahlia?
The Blue Dahlia has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 166 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Mystery