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.
Where to watch The Blue Dahlia in United States
Can I watch The Blue Dahlia in United States? The Blue Dahlia isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Blue Dahlia streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Blue Dahlia
The Blue Dahlia is a 1946 English-language crime and mystery film directed by George Marshall. The cast is led by Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Blue Dahlia was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 16, 1946, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Marshall
- Writers
- Raymond Chandler
- Release date
- April 16, 1946
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Blue Dahlia cast & crew
The Blue Dahlia was directed by George Marshall and written by Raymond Chandler.
The cast features 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, and Tom Powers as Capt. Hendrickson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Victor Young, cinematography is by Lionel Lindon, and it was produced by John Houseman.
Is The Blue Dahlia worth watching?
The Blue Dahlia holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 173 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and mystery, The Blue Dahlia is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Blue Dahlia
The Blue Dahlia isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Blue Dahlia
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
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Walter Sande
Heath
The Blue Dahlia — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blue Dahlia in United States?
The Blue Dahlia is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Blue Dahlia in?
The Blue Dahlia is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blue Dahlia?
The Blue Dahlia runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Blue Dahlia rated?
The Blue Dahlia is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 173 ratings.
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