The Blue Dahlia Cast and Crew

The Blue Dahlia

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

Release Date: Tuesday, April 16 1946
79 years ago

Genres: Crime, Mystery

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Cast

Alan Ladd. Alan Ladd was 32 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Johnny Morrison'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 03 1913 –
Died: Wed, Jan 29 1964

Veronica Lake. Veronica Lake was 23 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Joyce Harwood'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 14 1922 –
Died: Sat, Jul 07 1973

William Bendix. William Bendix was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Buzz Wanchek'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 14 1906 –
Died: Mon, Dec 14 1964

Howard Da Silva. Howard Da Silva was 36 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Eddie Harwood'.

Birthday: Tue, May 04 1909 –
Died: Sun, Feb 16 1986

Doris Dowling. Doris Dowling was 22 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Helen Morrison'.

Birthday: Tue, May 15 1923 –
Died: Fri, Jun 18 2004

Tom Powers. Tom Powers was 55 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Capt. Hendrickson'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 07 1890 –
Died: Wed, Nov 09 1955

Hugh Beaumont. Hugh Beaumont was 37 in The Blue Dahlia as 'George Copeland'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 16 1909 –
Died: Fri, May 14 1982

Howard Freeman. Howard Freeman was 46 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Corelli'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 09 1899 –
Died: Mon, Dec 11 1967

Don Costello. Don Costello would have been no older than 44 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Leo'.

Birthday: Thu, Sep 05 1901 –
Died: Wed, Oct 24 1945

Will Wright. Will Wright was 52 in The Blue Dahlia as '"Dad" Newell'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 25 1894 –
Died: Tue, Jun 19 1962

Frank Faylen. Frank Faylen was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man Recommending Motel'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 08 1905 –
Died: Fri, Aug 02 1985

Walter Sande. Walter Sande was 39 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Heath'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 09 1906 –
Died: Mon, Nov 22 1971

Bea Allen. Bea Allen was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'News Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Harry Barris. Harry Barris was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Belhop (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Nov 24 1905 –
Died: Thu, Dec 13 1962

George Barton. George Barton was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Mary Bayless. Mary Bayless was 48 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 04 1897

Edward Biby. Edward Biby was 59 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Aug 08 1886 –
Died: Fri, Oct 03 1952

Nina Borget. Nina Borget was 36 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Sep 12 1909 –
Died: Thu, Aug 14 1997

Paul Bradley. Paul Bradley was 44 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Died: Fri, Jun 18 1999

George Bruggeman. George Bruggeman was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Died: Fri, Jun 09 1967

Mae Busch. Mae Busch was 54 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Jenny (Maid) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jun 17 1891 –
Died: Fri, Apr 19 1946

George M. Carleton. George M. Carleton was 60 in The Blue Dahlia as 'DeAnza Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Oct 28 1885 –
Died: Sat, Sep 23 1950

Douglas Carter. Douglas Carter was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bus Driver (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Anthony Caruso. Anthony Caruso was 30 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Apr 07 1916 –
Died: Fri, Apr 04 2003

Carmen Clifford. Carmen Clifford was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jack Rube Clifford. Jack Rube Clifford was 57 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 24 1888 –
Died: Mon, Oct 14 1974

Tom Dillon. Tom Dillon was 50 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cop in Prowl Car (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Nov 07 1895 –
Died: Sat, Sep 15 1962

Jimmie Dundee. Jimmie Dundee was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Gangster Car Driver (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Died: Fri, Nov 20 1953

Jay Eaton. Jay Eaton was 47 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 17 1899 –
Died: Thu, Feb 05 1970

Clark Eggleston. Clark Eggleston was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Brooke Evans. Brooke Evans was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bess Flowers. Bess Flowers was 47 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Coctail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Died: Sat, Jul 28 1984

Charles Fogel. Charles Fogel was 59 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 28 1886 –
Died: Tue, Jun 03 1980

Jack Gargan. Jack Gargan was 46 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Feb 08 1900 –
Died: Tue, Sep 30 1958

Joe Gilbert. Joe Gilbert was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Feb 27 1903 –
Died: Tue, May 26 1959

Paul Gustine. Paul Gustine was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Eddie Hall. Eddie Hall was 34 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Soldier Picking Up Suitcase in Bus Station (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Died: Tue, Feb 19 1963

Sam Harris. Sam Harris was 69 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Died: Wed, Oct 22 1969

Harry Hayden. Harry Hayden was 63 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Mr. Hughes (Assistant Hotel Manager) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Died: Sun, Jul 24 1955

Charles Anthony Hughes. Charles Anthony Hughes was 56 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Detective Lt. Lloyd (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 21 1890 –
Died: Tue, Nov 07 1967

Jerry James. Jerry James was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stan Johnson. Stan Johnson was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Naval Officer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Roberta Jonay. Roberta Jonay was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Lucy Knoch. Lucy Knoch was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Audrey Korn. Audrey Korn was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Perc Launders. Perc Launders was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Oct 11 1904 –
Died: Thu, Oct 02 1952

Arthur Loft. Arthur Loft was 48 in The Blue Dahlia as '"Wolf" at Bar (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, May 24 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jan 01 1947

Leon Lombardo. Leon Lombardo was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bellhop (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

John Marlin. John Marlin was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Vera Marshe. Vera Marshe was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 15 1905 –
Died: Sun, Mar 25 1984

Charles Mayon. Charles Mayon was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Matt McHugh. Matt McHugh was 52 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bartender at Gus' (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jan 22 1894 –
Died: Mon, Feb 22 1971

William Meader. William Meader was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1904 –
Died: Sun, Apr 15 1979

James Millican. James Millican was 36 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Died: Thu, Nov 24 1955

Mavis Murray. Mavis Murray was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Noel Neill. Noel Neill was 25 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Nolie (Hatcheck Girl) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Nov 25 1920 –
Died: Sun, Jul 03 2016

William J. O'Brien. William J. O'Brien was 62 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 31 1884 –
Died: Sat, Feb 14 1953

Franklin Parker. Franklin Parker was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Police Stenographer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Nov 08 1902 –
Died: Tue, Jun 12 1962

Ed Randolph. Ed Randolph was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cop in George's Apartment (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ricky Ricardi. Ricky Ricardi was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

George Sorel. George Sorel was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Paul (Captain of Waiters) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 24 1901 –
Died: Mon, Jan 19 1948

Beverly Thompson. Beverly Thompson was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Harry Tyler. Harry Tyler was 57 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bus Station Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jun 13 1888 –
Died: Fri, Sep 15 1961

Henry Vroom. Henry Vroom was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Master Sergeant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Audrey Westphal. Audrey Westphal was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Gloria Williams. Gloria Williams was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Maid (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Dick Winslow. Dick Winslow was 31 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Dick (Piano Player at Party) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Mar 25 1915 –
Died: Thu, Feb 07 1991

Lawrence Young. Lawrence Young was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

George Marshall. George Marshall was 54 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Director'

Birthday: Mon, Dec 28 1891 –
Died: Mon, Feb 17 1975

Victor Young. Victor Young was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'

Birthday: Wed, Aug 08 1900 –
Died: Sun, Nov 11 1956

Lionel Lindon. Lionel Lindon was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Sat, Sep 02 1905 –
Died: Mon, Sep 20 1971

Charles C. Coleman. Charles C. Coleman was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Director'

Birthday: Sat, Dec 29 1900 –
Died: Thu, May 25 1972

Tex Harris. Tex Harris was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Second Assistant Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

James A. Rosenberger. James A. Rosenberger was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Second Assistant Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Raymond Chandler. Raymond Chandler was 57 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Mon, Jul 23 1888 –
Died: Thu, Mar 26 1959

John Houseman. John Houseman was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Producer'

Birthday: Mon, Sep 22 1902 –
Died: Mon, Oct 31 1988

Arthur P. Schmidt. Arthur P. Schmidt was 33 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Editor'

Birthday: Wed, Aug 21 1912 –
Died: Thu, Jul 22 1965

Gene Merritt. Gene Merritt was 44 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Recordist, Sound Editor'

Birthday: Mon, Aug 19 1901 –
Died: Fri, Feb 26 1982

Stanley E. Johnson. Stanley E. Johnson was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Editor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert Emmett Dolan. Robert Emmett Dolan was 39 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Additional Music'

Birthday: Fri, Aug 03 1906 –
Died: Tue, Sep 26 1972

Harry Simeone. Harry Simeone was 35 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Additional Music'

Birthday: Mon, May 09 1910 –
Died: Tue, Feb 22 2005

Edith Head. Edith Head was 48 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Costume Design, Costumer'

Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Died: Sat, Oct 24 1981

George Parrish. George Parrish was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Orchestrator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ross Dowd. Ross Dowd was 38 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Set Dresser'

Birthday: Wed, Apr 17 1907 –
Died: Wed, Aug 25 1965

Walter H. Tyler. Walter H. Tyler was 37 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Sun, Mar 28 1909 –
Died: Sat, Nov 03 1990

Joel Moss. Joel Moss was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Wed, Oct 26 1904 –
Died: Mon, Nov 13 1989

Farciot Edouart. Farciot Edouart was 51 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Visual Effects'

Birthday: Mon, Nov 05 1894 –
Died: Mon, Mar 17 1980

Carlton Coleman. Carlton Coleman was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Props'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Glen Alden. Glen Alden was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Barney Wolff. Barney Wolff was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stanley Williams. Stanley Williams was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Gaffer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Wally Westmore. Wally Westmore was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Makeup Supervisor'

Birthday: Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Died: Tue, Jul 03 1973

Hans Dreier. Hans Dreier was 60 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Died: Mon, Oct 24 1966

Gertrude Reade. Gertrude Reade was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hairstylist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jimmie Dundee. Jimmie Dundee was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Died: Fri, Nov 20 1953

Sam Comer. Sam Comer was 52 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Thu, Jul 13 1893 –
Died: Fri, Dec 27 1974

Jim Miller. Jim Miller was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Sun, Jun 15 1902 –
Died: Tue, Jan 13 1987

Jack Koffman. Jack Koffman was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Still Photographer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Web Overlander. Web Overlander was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Andrew J. Durkus. Andrew J. Durkus was 42 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Production Manager'

Birthday: Thu, Dec 10 1903 –
Died: Tue, Jul 02 1996

James M. Walters Sr.. James M. Walters Sr. was 33 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Mon, Mar 10 1913 –
Died: Fri, Aug 20 1982

John A. Anderson. John A. Anderson was 29 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Wardrobe Designer'

Birthday: Sat, Jan 20 1917 –
Died: Sat, Dec 07 1991

Leonora Sabine. Leonora Sabine was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hair Supervisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert Mayo. Robert Mayo was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Casting'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Roy Burns. Roy Burns was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Unit Manager'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Patrick Delany. Patrick Delany was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Props'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Darrell Turnmire. Darrell Turnmire was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Grip'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

George Thomas Jr.. George Thomas Jr. was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Publicist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Paul Franz. Paul Franz was 36 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Engineer'

Birthday: Sat, May 01 1909 –
Died: Sun, Jun 24 1979

LaPrele Hall. LaPrele Hall was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Script Supervisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Florence Lyons. Florence Lyons was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Wardrobe Designer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

James Hawley. James Hawley was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Camera'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bob Rogers. Bob Rogers was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Electrician'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Faye Chaney. Faye Chaney was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Neal Beckner. Neal Beckner was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Second Assistant "A" Camera'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday