| Record Number |
886877 |
| Title |
The blue dahlia [videorecording]. |
| Publisher/Date |
[Australia]: Umbrella Entertainment, 2022. |
| ©1946 |
| Pagination etc. |
1 DVD-video (100 mins) : sound, black and white ; 12 cm. |
| Contents note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1946. |
| "Tamed by a brunette, framed by a blonde, blamed by the cops!" -- Cover. |
| Creation Note |
Directed by George Marshall ; written by Raymond Chandler ; produced by John Houseman. |
| Performer note |
Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix. |
| Summary Note |
When navy officer Johnny Morrison comes home to the Hollywood Hills after serving in the war, he is shocked to find that his wife Helen is having an affair with Eddie Harwood, the owner of the glamorous Blue Dahlia nightclub on the Sunset Strip. But when Helen is murdered and Johnny is the prime suspect, he must prove his innocence with the help of Joyce, Eddies beautiful and mysterious estranged wife. Directed by one of the great masters of old Hollywood, George Marshall, and written by acclaimed Noir novelist Raymond Chandler in his only produced original screenplay, The Blue Dahlia reteams Hollywood legends Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. Showcasing some of the most celebrated talent from the golden age of silver screen, The Blue Dahlia is the perfect blend of old Hollywood glamour and Film Noir grit. |
| Target audience note |
Censorship classification : PG. |
| Language note |
In English. English HOH. |
| Subject |
Retired military personnel -- Drama |
| Navies -- Officers -- Drama |
| Adultery -- Drama |
| Nightclubs -- California -- Drama |
| Murder -- Drama |
| Film noir |
| Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Feature films |
| Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Shelf Location |
DVD F BLUE |
