Movie

Paper Orchid

★ 5.0(5)19491h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Roy Ward Baker
Release date: 1949-04-01
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Paper Orchid

Paper Orchid is a 1949 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Drama genres, directed by Roy Ward Baker, starring Hugh Williams, Hy Hazell and Sidney James. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Paper Orchid in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hugh Williams

Frank McSweeney

Hy Hazell

Stella Mason

Sidney James

Freddy Evans (as Sidney James)

Garry Marsh

Johnson

Andrew Cruickshank

Inspector Clement Pill

Ivor Barnard

Eustace Crabb

Walter Hudd

Briggs

Patricia Owens

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Paper Orchid in Australia?+

Paper Orchid is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Paper Orchid on Netflix?+

Paper Orchid is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Paper Orchid?+

Paper Orchid has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Paper Orchid?+

Paper Orchid stars Hugh Williams, Hy Hazell, Sidney James, Garry Marsh and Andrew Cruickshank.

When did Paper Orchid come out?+

Paper Orchid is a 1949 movie directed by Roy Ward Baker.

What genre is Paper Orchid?+

Paper Orchid is Crime, Mystery and Drama film.

Who directed Paper Orchid?+

Paper Orchid was directed by Roy Ward Baker.