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Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake star in this film noir classic The Blue Dahlia displaying sizzling screen chemistry in their final movie together. A WWII veteran (Ladd) is accused of killing his unfaithful wife and races against time to find the real murderer with the help of a sympathetic stranger (Lake). Adapted for the screen by acclaimed detective writer Raymond Chandler, the stylized film features moody black and white cinematography and earned an Academy Award® nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Original Release
04/16/1946
US Release
04/16/1946
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alan Ladd | Johnny Morrison / Johnny Morrison - Lt.Cmdr., ret. |
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alan Ladd | Johnny Morrison / Johnny Morrison - Lt.Cmdr., ret. |
| 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 a Motel / Man Recommending Motel |
| Walter Sande | Heath |
| Bea Allen | News Clerk |
| Harry Barris | Bellhop |
| George Barton | Cab Driver |
| Mary Bayless | Bar Patron |
| Edward Biby | Restaurant Patron |
| Nina Borget | Mexican Waitress |
| Paul Bradley | Nightclub Patron |
| George Bruggeman | Restaurant Patron |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Houseman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1947 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
