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Paper Orchid (1949)

Movie ★ 5.0 86 min

Crime Mystery Drama

Paper Orchid is a 1949 British crime film directed by Roy Ward Baker, with a script written by Val Guest. It featured Hugh Williams, Hy Hazell and Garry Marsh. It is perhaps most notable for an early film appearance of Sid James, later to find success through the Carry On series.

Roy Ward Baker Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 1, 1949
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0041729
Language
English

Cast

Hugh Williams Hugh Williams Frank McSweeney Hy Hazell Hy Hazell Stella Mason Sidney James Sidney James Freddy Evans (as Sidney James) Garry Marsh Garry Marsh Johnson Andrew Cruickshank Andrew Cruickshank Inspector Clement Pill Ivor Barnard Ivor Barnard Eustace Crabb Walter Hudd Walter Hudd Briggs Patricia Owens Patricia Owens

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paper Orchid about?
Paper Orchid is a 1949 British crime film directed by Roy Ward Baker, with a script written by Val Guest. It featured Hugh Williams, Hy Hazell and Garry Marsh. It is perhaps most notable for an early film appearance of Sid James, later to find success through the Carry On series.
Who directed Paper Orchid?
Paper Orchid was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in Paper Orchid?
Paper Orchid stars Hugh Williams, Hy Hazell, Sidney James, Garry Marsh.
When was Paper Orchid released?
Paper Orchid is a 1949 crime, mystery, drama film.
Where can I watch Paper Orchid?
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