Capt. Hendrickson — The Blue Dahlia Character Profile

About Capt. Hendrickson

A police captain leading the investigation into Helen's murder. He confronts the hotel detective with evidence of blackmail and murder, ultimately shooting him dead to stop his escape.

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Powers

Appears in

The Blue Dahlia (1946)

Role

Supporting

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• Joyce Harwood (Veronica Lake)
• Buzz Wanchek (William Bendix)
• Eddie Harwood (Howard Da Silva)
• Man Recommending Motel (Frank Faylen)
• Helen Morrison (Doris Dowling)
• Belhop (uncredited) (Harry Barris)
• News Clerk (uncredited) (Bea Allen)
• Cab Driver (uncredited) (George Barton)
• Heath (Walter Sande)
• Jenny (Maid) (uncredited) (Mae Busch)
• George Copeland (Hugh Beaumont)