The Blue Dahlia

"Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!"

Apr 26 1946 Approved 1h 36m
Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery

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

Plot

When Johnny comes home from the navy he finds his wife Helen kissing her substitute boyfriend Eddie, the owner of the Blue Dahlia nightclub. Helen admits her drunkenness caused their son's death. He pulls a gun on her but decides she's not worth it. Later, Helen is found dead and Johnny is the prime suspect.

Written by

Raymond Chandler

Directed by

George Marshall

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
10,022
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA