This isn't on of the stronger films based on the writing of Chandler but it is still worthwhile viewing. The supporting cast is terrific. William Bendix as the sonically afflicted loose cannon, Howard Da Silva as the seedy but gentlemanly appearing nightclub owner, and the actor who played the house detective all shine. As for the leads, Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake, well, their physical attractiveness is enough to carry them through the film but they don't add anything much beyond that. Still they were good casting decisions and the story is engaging enough for the audience, especially huge film noir fans like me, to follow it through to the end. Recommended, 7/10.
Review of The Blue Dahlia
