Review of The Blue Dahlia (1946) by Mark S — 06 Nov 2011
Not bad period piece of an ex-air force pilot accused of murdering his wife. The third pairing between Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake isn't the best--leave that for The Glass Key or This Gun For Hire. However, kudos to William Bendix, who also appeared opposite the leads in The Glass Key, plays Ladd's faithful wartime friend who's not too bright and who gets headaches from loud noises due to a war injury.
Trivia note: the title of this movie inspired the media in 1947 to call the horrifically butchered Elizabeth Short the Black Dahlia.
This review of The Blue Dahlia (1946) was written by Mark S on 06 Nov 2011.
The Blue Dahlia has generally received positive reviews.
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