The Blue Dahlia
1946 · 96 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 10,022 VOTES · DIR. George Marshall
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,211 lines
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00:01:11 Hey, fellas, give a look. How about that good-bye drink, Johnny?
00:05:00 - He don't sound very happy, somehow. - No.
00:08:40 You're entirely right.
00:13:09 A call from the house detective. Pretty, isn't it?
00:18:53 - Well, you mind if I wait around? - Not at all. It's over there.
00:22:55 - Any cheques for me to sign? - Yeah, there's a few.
00:27:13 Whatever you're doing. Wherever you're going.
00:31:50 Melodies of the Morning.
00:36:13 - Cheque, please. - Yes, sir.
00:39:27 Come in, Mr Harwood.
00:43:14 - I'm afraid I can't help you. - All right, thanks.
00:47:21 You heard what I said, didn't you? Come on down. That's a hot car!
00:52:10 I think it's out.
00:55:43 They have to get it from there.
00:59:35 Maybe he doesn't want to take the chance. Maybe he's not even in L.A.
01:03:05 Why didn't you tell me you was hot? I've taken care of lots of hot boys.
01:07:14 Easy for you to call.
01:10:49 You and me are gonna scram out of here. The cops won't be looking for two guys.
01:15:20 - I'll remember that, if it seems important. - We'll take care of that, too.
01:20:00 She kept right on doing it.
01:25:38 What for? To back up the evidence of a cheap blackmailer?
01:29:05 When your wife was killed, you were 50 miles north of here.
01:31:55 Are you sure now?
01:35:08 What do you think I am? A camel? Come on.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,211
Dialogue density12.6 lines / min
First line00:01:11
Final line01:35:08
Production Record
DirectorGeorge Marshall
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$2,750,000
IMDb votes10,022