The Blue Dahlia
~Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!
Overview
Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
Genres
- Crime
- Mystery
General Information
Release Date: 1946-04-16
Budget: $0
Revenue: $2750000
Runtime: 99 min
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