Question 1

Why was 'The Blue Dahlia' rushed into production without a completed script?

Accepted Answer

The film was rushed into production in March 1945 because star Alan Ladd had been reclassified as fit for military service and was due for reinduction in May 1945, requiring the script to be finished quickly.

Question 2

What unusual deal did screenwriter Raymond Chandler make to finish the screenplay?

Accepted Answer

According to a near-legendary story, Chandler offered to finish the screenplay by working drunk in exchange for working at home and being provided two chauffeured cars.

Question 3

What real-life injury was incorporated into the film's script during production?

Accepted Answer

After a fight scene, one of the thugs is seen soaking his broken foot because the actor had really broken his foot filming the fight, and the director rewrote the script to include this.

Question 4

What do the 'B' stickers on car windshields in the film represent?

Accepted Answer

The 'B' stickers reflect wartime gasoline rationing, with this second-lowest category entitling holders to only eight gallons of gas per week.

Question 5

What was omitted from a radio description of a suspect to avoid embarrassing the star?

Accepted Answer

When a description of Johnny Morrison is given on the radio, the suspect's height was omitted, possibly to avoid embarrassment to star Alan Ladd who was only 5'6".

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