search
Get Started
search
The Blue Gardenia - Film Noir
zoom_in Click to enlarge

The Blue Gardenia

description The Blue Gardenia Overview

The Blue Gardenia is a 1953 American film noir directed by Fritz Lang and starring Anne Baxter, Richard Conte, and Ann Sothern. Baxter plays a telephone operator who fears she may have killed a man during an evening she cannot fully remember, while a newspaper columnist becomes involved in the investigation. The film examines sensational reporting, vulnerability, and uncertain guilt, and includes Nat King Cole performing the title song in a nightclub scene.

help The Blue Gardenia FAQ

What is The Blue Gardenia about?

Anne Baxter plays a telephone operator who fears she may have killed a man during an evening she cannot fully remember. A newspaper columnist becomes involved as the mystery develops.

Who directed The Blue Gardenia?

Fritz Lang directed the 1953 American film noir. The cast includes Anne Baxter, Richard Conte, and Ann Sothern.

Who plays the telephone operator in The Blue Gardenia?

Anne Baxter plays the central telephone operator. Richard Conte and Ann Sothern are also part of the principal cast.

Why is memory important in The Blue Gardenia?

The protagonist cannot fully remember what happened during the evening, so the story turns on uncertainty and fear. Her missing memories drive the question of whether she committed the crime.

Reviews & Comments

Write a Review

rate_review

Be the first to review

Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.

Save to your list

Save your favorites and follow how their scores change over time.

Save favorites
Track changes
Compare scores

Already have an account? Sign in

Compare Items

See how they stack up against each other

Comparing
VS
Select 1 more item to compare