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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
78 years ago
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Portrait of Alan LaddAlan Ladd
Alan Ladd was
32 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Johnny Morrison'.
Wed, Sep 03 1913 –
Wed, Jan 29 1964
Portrait of Veronica LakeVeronica Lake
Veronica Lake was
23 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Joyce Harwood'.
Tue, Nov 14 1922 –
Sat, Jul 07 1973
Portrait of William BendixWilliam Bendix
William Bendix was
40 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Buzz Wanchek'.
Sun, Jan 14 1906 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of Howard Da SilvaHoward Da Silva
Howard Da Silva was
36 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Eddie Harwood'.
Tue, May 04 1909 –
Sun, Feb 16 1986
Portrait of Doris DowlingDoris Dowling
Doris Dowling was
22 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Helen Morrison'.
Tue, May 15 1923 –
Fri, Jun 18 2004
Portrait of Tom PowersTom Powers
Tom Powers was
55 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Capt. Hendrickson'.
Mon, Jul 07 1890 –
Wed, Nov 09 1955
Portrait of Hugh BeaumontHugh Beaumont
Hugh Beaumont was
37 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'George Copeland'.
Tue, Feb 16 1909 –
Fri, May 14 1982
Portrait of Howard FreemanHoward Freeman
Howard Freeman was
46 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Corelli'.
Sat, Dec 09 1899 –
Mon, Dec 11 1967
Portrait of Don CostelloDon Costello
Don Costello would have been no older than
44 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Leo'.
Thu, Sep 05 1901 –
Wed, Oct 24 1945
Portrait of Will WrightWill Wright
Will Wright was
52 in The Blue Dahlia
as '"Dad" Newell'.
Sun, Mar 25 1894 –
Tue, Jun 19 1962
Portrait of Frank FaylenFrank Faylen
Frank Faylen was
40 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Man Recommending Motel'.
Fri, Dec 08 1905 –
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Portrait of Walter SandeWalter Sande
Walter Sande was
39 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Heath'.
Mon, Jul 09 1906 –
Mon, Nov 22 1971
Portrait of Bea AllenBea Allen
Bea Allen was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'News Clerk (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Harry BarrisHarry Barris
Harry Barris was
40 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Belhop (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 24 1905 –
Thu, Dec 13 1962
Portrait of George BartonGeorge Barton
George Barton was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Mary BaylessMary Bayless
Mary Bayless was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Edward BibyEdward Biby
Edward Biby was
59 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 08 1886 –
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Portrait of Nina BorgetNina Borget
Nina Borget was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Paul BradleyPaul Bradley
Paul Bradley was
44 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Fri, Jun 18 1999
Portrait of George BruggemanGeorge Bruggeman
George Bruggeman was
41 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Fri, Jun 09 1967
Portrait of Mae BuschMae Busch
Mae Busch was
54 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Jenny (Maid) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 17 1891 –
Fri, Apr 19 1946
Portrait of George M. CarletonGeorge M. Carleton
George M. Carleton was
60 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'DeAnza Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 28 1885 –
Sat, Sep 23 1950
Portrait of Douglas CarterDouglas Carter
Douglas Carter was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Bus Driver (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Anthony CarusoAnthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso was
30 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 07 1916 –
Fri, Apr 04 2003
Portrait of Carmen CliffordCarmen Clifford
Carmen Clifford was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jack Rube CliffordJack Rube Clifford
Jack Rube Clifford was
57 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 24 1888 –
Mon, Oct 14 1974
Portrait of Tom DillonTom Dillon
Tom Dillon was
50 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cop in Prowl Car (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 07 1895 –
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Portrait of Jimmie DundeeJimmie Dundee
Jimmie Dundee was
45 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Gangster Car Driver (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Fri, Nov 20 1953
Portrait of Jay EatonJay Eaton
Jay Eaton was
47 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 17 1899 –
Thu, Feb 05 1970
Portrait of Clark EgglestonClark Eggleston
Clark Eggleston was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Brooke EvansBrooke Evans
Brooke Evans was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers
Bess Flowers was
47 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Coctail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Charles FogelCharles Fogel
Charles Fogel was
59 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 28 1886 –
Tue, Jun 03 1980
Portrait of Jack GarganJack Gargan
Jack Gargan was
46 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 08 1900 –
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Portrait of Joe GilbertJoe Gilbert
Joe Gilbert was
43 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 27 1903 –
Tue, May 26 1959
Portrait of Paul GustinePaul Gustine
Paul Gustine was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Eddie HallEddie Hall
Eddie Hall was
34 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Soldier Picking Up Suitcase in Bus Station (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Tue, Feb 19 1963
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam Harris
Sam Harris was
69 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Harry HaydenHarry Hayden
Harry Hayden was
63 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Mr. Hughes (Assistant Hotel Manager) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Sun, Jul 24 1955
Portrait of Charles Anthony HughesCharles Anthony Hughes
Charles Anthony Hughes was
56 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Detective Lt. Lloyd (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 21 1890 –
Tue, Nov 07 1967
Portrait of Jerry JamesJerry James
Jerry James was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Stan JohnsonStan Johnson
Stan Johnson was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Naval Officer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Roberta JonayRoberta Jonay
Roberta Jonay was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Lucy KnochLucy Knoch
Lucy Knoch was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Audrey KornAudrey Korn
Audrey Korn was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Perc LaundersPerc Launders
Perc Launders was
41 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 11 1904 –
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Portrait of Arthur LoftArthur Loft
Arthur Loft was
48 in The Blue Dahlia
as '"Wolf" at Bar (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 24 1897 –
Wed, Jan 01 1947
Portrait of Leon LombardoLeon Lombardo
Leon Lombardo was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Bellhop (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of John MarlinJohn Marlin
John Marlin was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Vera MarsheVera Marshe
Vera Marshe was
40 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 15 1905 –
Sun, Mar 25 1984
Portrait of Charles MayonCharles Mayon
Charles Mayon was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Matt McHughMatt McHugh
Matt McHugh was
52 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Bartender at Gus' (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 22 1894 –
Mon, Feb 22 1971
Portrait of William MeaderWilliam Meader
William Meader was
41 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 04 1904 –
Sun, Apr 15 1979
Portrait of James MillicanJames Millican
James Millican was
36 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Thu, Nov 24 1955
Portrait of Mavis MurrayMavis Murray
Mavis Murray was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Noel NeillNoel Neill
Noel Neill was
25 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Nolie (Hatcheck Girl) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 25 1920 –
Sun, Jul 03 2016
Portrait of William J. O'BrienWilliam J. O'Brien
William J. O'Brien was
62 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 31 1884 –
Sat, Feb 14 1953
Portrait of Franklin ParkerFranklin Parker
Franklin Parker was
43 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Police Stenographer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 08 1902 –
Tue, Jun 12 1962
Portrait of Ed RandolphEd Randolph
Ed Randolph was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cop in George's Apartment (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ricky RicardiRicky Ricardi
Ricky Ricardi was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Albert RuizAlbert Ruiz
Albert Ruiz was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George SorelGeorge Sorel
George Sorel was
45 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Paul (Captain of Waiters) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 24 1901 –
Mon, Jan 19 1948
Portrait of Beverly ThompsonBeverly Thompson
Beverly Thompson was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Harry TylerHarry Tyler
Harry Tyler was
57 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Bus Station Clerk (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 13 1888 –
Fri, Sep 15 1961
Portrait of Henry VroomHenry Vroom
Henry Vroom was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Master Sergeant (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Audrey WestphalAudrey Westphal
Audrey Westphal was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Gloria WilliamsGloria Williams
Gloria Williams was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Assistant Maid (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dick WinslowDick Winslow
Dick Winslow was
31 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Dick (Piano Player at Party) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 25 1915 –
Thu, Feb 07 1991
Portrait of Lawrence YoungLawrence Young
Lawrence Young was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Clerk (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of George MarshallGeorge Marshall
George Marshall was
54 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Director'
Mon, Dec 28 1891 –
Mon, Feb 17 1975
Portrait of Victor YoungVictor Young
Victor Young was
45 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'
Wed, Aug 08 1900 –
Sun, Nov 11 1956
Portrait of Lionel LindonLionel Lindon
Lionel Lindon was
40 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Sep 02 1905 –
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Portrait of Charles C. ColemanCharles C. Coleman
Charles C. Coleman was
45 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Assistant Director'
Sat, Dec 29 1900 –
Thu, May 25 1972
Portrait of Tex HarrisTex Harris
Tex Harris was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of James A. RosenbergerJames A. Rosenberger
James A. Rosenberger was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Raymond ChandlerRaymond Chandler
Raymond Chandler was
57 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Screenplay'
Mon, Jul 23 1888 –
Thu, Mar 26 1959
Portrait of John HousemanJohn Houseman
John Houseman was
43 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Producer'
Mon, Sep 22 1902 –
Mon, Oct 31 1988
Portrait of Arthur P. SchmidtArthur P. Schmidt
Arthur P. Schmidt was
33 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Editor'
Wed, Aug 21 1912 –
Thu, Jul 22 1965
Portrait of Gene MerrittGene Merritt
Gene Merritt was
44 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Sound Recordist, Sound Editor'
Mon, Aug 19 1901 –
Fri, Feb 26 1982
Portrait of Stanley E. JohnsonStanley E. Johnson
Stanley E. Johnson was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Robert Emmett DolanRobert Emmett Dolan
Robert Emmett Dolan was
39 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Additional Music'
Fri, Aug 03 1906 –
Tue, Sep 26 1972
Portrait of Harry SimeoneHarry Simeone
Harry Simeone was
35 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Additional Music'
Mon, May 09 1910 –
Tue, Feb 22 2005
Portrait of Jimmie DundeeJimmie Dundee
Jimmie Dundee was
45 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Stunts'
Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Fri, Nov 20 1953
Portrait of Wally WestmoreWally Westmore
Wally Westmore was
40 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Makeup Supervisor'
Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Tue, Jul 03 1973
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith Head
Edith Head was
48 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Costume Design, Costumer'
Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Hans DreierHans Dreier
Hans Dreier was
60 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Mon, Oct 24 1966
Portrait of Ross DowdRoss Dowd
Ross Dowd was
38 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Set Dresser'
Wed, Apr 17 1907 –
Wed, Aug 25 1965
Portrait of Sam ComerSam Comer
Sam Comer was
52 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Set Decoration'
Thu, Jul 13 1893 –
Fri, Dec 27 1974
Portrait of Walter H. TylerWalter H. Tyler
Walter H. Tyler was
37 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Art Direction'
Sun, Mar 28 1909 –
Sat, Nov 03 1990
Portrait of Farciot EdouartFarciot Edouart
Farciot Edouart was
51 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Visual Effects'
Mon, Nov 05 1894 –
Mon, Mar 17 1980
Portrait of Carlton ColemanCarlton Coleman
Carlton Coleman was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Props'
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Portrait of Gertrude ReadeGertrude Reade
Gertrude Reade was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Web OverlanderWeb Overlander
Web Overlander was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of George ParrishGeorge Parrish
George Parrish was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Orchestrator'
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Portrait of Joel MossJoel Moss
Joel Moss was
41 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Sound Recordist'
Wed, Oct 26 1904 –
Mon, Nov 13 1989
Portrait of Glen AldenGlen Alden
Glen Alden was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Patrick DelanyPatrick Delany
Patrick Delany was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Props'
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Portrait of Darrell TurnmireDarrell Turnmire
Darrell Turnmire was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of LaPrele HallLaPrele Hall
LaPrele Hall was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of James M. Walters Sr.James M. Walters Sr.
James M. Walters Sr. was
33 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Mar 10 1913 –
Fri, Aug 20 1982
Portrait of Faye ChaneyFaye Chaney
Faye Chaney was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Leonora SabineLeonora Sabine
Leonora Sabine was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Hair Supervisor'
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Portrait of Andrew J. DurkusAndrew J. Durkus
Andrew J. Durkus was
42 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Assistant Production Manager'
Thu, Dec 10 1903 –
Tue, Jul 02 1996
Portrait of Robert MayoRobert Mayo
Robert Mayo was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Neal BecknerNeal Beckner
Neal Beckner was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Second Assistant "A" Camera'
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Portrait of Jim MillerJim Miller
Jim Miller was
43 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Sound Recordist'
Sun, Jun 15 1902 –
Tue, Jan 13 1987
Portrait of Florence LyonsFlorence Lyons
Florence Lyons was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Wardrobe Designer'
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Portrait of James HawleyJames Hawley
James Hawley was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Roy BurnsRoy Burns
Roy Burns was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Unit Manager'
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Portrait of Paul FranzPaul Franz
Paul Franz was
36 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Sound Engineer'
Sat, May 01 1909 –
Sun, Jun 24 1979
Portrait of Bob RogersBob Rogers
Bob Rogers was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of John A. AndersonJohn A. Anderson
John A. Anderson was
29 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Wardrobe Designer'
Sat, Jan 20 1917 –
Sat, Dec 07 1991
Portrait of George Thomas Jr.George Thomas Jr.
George Thomas Jr. was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Publicist'
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Portrait of Stanley WilliamsStanley Williams
Stanley Williams was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Barney WolffBarney Wolff
Barney Wolff was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Jack KoffmanJack Koffman
Jack Koffman was
>> in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Still Photographer'
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