The Blue Dahlia
Release date: 1946-04-16
Votes: 166
Genres: Crime, 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.
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Muhayerboy
The Blue Dahlia is the epitome of Film Noir. It has an excellent cast, excellent story and cinematography. I watch it anytime it appears on TV, cable, satellite or local.
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