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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = No Orchids for Miss Blandish | |||
|picture = NOFMB-poster.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[St. John Legh Cloews]] | |||
|date= 1948 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio=Tudor-Alliance | |||
|distributor=Renown Pictures Corporation | |||
|character1="Slim" Grisson | |||
|actor1=[[Jack La Rue]] | |||
|character2=Dave Fenner | |||
|actor2=[[Hugh McDermott]] | |||
|character3=Miss Blandish | |||
|actor3=[[Linden Travers]] | |||
|character4=Eddie Schultz | |||
|actor4=[[Walter Crisham]] | |||
|character5="Doc" | |||
|actor5=[[MacDonald Parke]] | |||
|character6="Ma" Grisson | |||
|actor6=[[Lilli Molnar]] | |||
}} | |||
''''No Orchids for Miss Blandish'''' is a 1948 British crime drama based on James Hadley Chase's popular 1939 novel of the same name. This adaptation was written, produced, and directed by St. John Legh Cloews with the setting moved from Depression-era Missouri to contemporary New York City. The film was poorly received at the time of its release, and was renamed ''Black Dice'' for its United States re-release. The source material was more faithfully adapted in 1971 as [[Robert Aldrich]]'s ''[[The Grissom Gang]]'', with the surname Grisso'''n''' changed to Grisso'''m'''. | '''''No Orchids for Miss Blandish''''' is a 1948 British crime drama based on James Hadley Chase's popular 1939 novel of the same name. This adaptation was written, produced, and directed by St. John Legh Cloews with the setting moved from Depression-era Missouri to contemporary New York City. The film was poorly received at the time of its release, and was renamed ''Black Dice'' for its United States re-release. The source material was more faithfully adapted in 1971 as [[Robert Aldrich]]'s ''[[The Grissom Gang]]'', with the surname Grisso'''n''' changed to Grisso'''m'''. | ||
{{Film Title|No Orchids for Miss Blandish}} | {{Film Title|No Orchids for Miss Blandish}} | ||
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== FN Model 1900 == | == FN Model 1900 == | ||
Most of the gangsters in the film carry [[FN Model 1900]] pistols in their coat pockets, notably "Slim" Grisson ([[Jack La Rue]]), Eddie Schultz ([[Walter Crisham]]), and Ted Bailey ([[Leslie Bailey]]). "Doc" ([[MacDonald Parke]]) takes Bailey's FN M1900 from him at Barney's place. Dave Fenner ([[Hugh McDermott]]) also carries an M1900 with pearl grips. Fenner was a private detective in the original novel, explaining why he would own a pistol, but this adaptation clearly re-imagines him as a "newspaperman" even though the gun-carrying, police-accompanying Fenner still acts far more like a noir P.I. | Most of the gangsters in the film carry [[FN Model 1900]] pistols in their coat pockets, notably "Slim" Grisson ([[Jack La Rue]]), Eddie Schultz ([[Walter Crisham]]), and Ted Bailey ([[Leslie Bailey]]). "Doc" ([[MacDonald Parke]]) takes Bailey's FN M1900 from him at Barney's place. Dave Fenner ([[Hugh McDermott]]) also carries an M1900 with pearl grips. Fenner was a private detective in the original novel, explaining why he would own a pistol, but this adaptation clearly re-imagines him as a "newspaperman" even though the gun-carrying, police-accompanying Fenner still acts far more like a noir P.I. | ||
[[Image:FNM1900.jpg|thumb|none|350px|FN Model 1900 - .32 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:NOFMB-FN1900a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bailey holds his FN M1900 on Miss Blandish. His relatively neutral grip on the pistol makes sense given his refusal to kill her.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-FN1900a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bailey holds his FN M1900 on Miss Blandish. His relatively neutral grip on the pistol makes sense given his refusal to kill her.]] | ||
[[Image:NOFMB-FN1900b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Slim fires his own FN M1900 inside Barney's house.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-FN1900b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Slim fires his own FN M1900 inside Barney's house.]] | ||
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== Thompson M1921 (Mockup) == | == Thompson M1921 (Mockup) == | ||
"Slim" Grisson ([[Jack La Rue]]) and Flyn ([[Danny Green]]) each carry a mocked-up prop gun designed to resemble a [[Thompson|Thompson M1921A]] submachine gun. A New York State Trooper is seen firing the same mockup at the Grisson gang toward the end. | "Slim" Grisson ([[Jack La Rue]]) and Flyn ([[Danny Green]]) each carry a mocked-up prop gun designed to resemble a [[Thompson|Thompson M1921A]] submachine gun. A New York State Trooper is seen firing the same mockup at the Grisson gang toward the end. | ||
[[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A genuine Colt M1921A Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:NOFMB-Tommy1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Slim fires the mocked-up Thompson.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-Tommy1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Slim fires the mocked-up Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:NOFMB-Tommy2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A New York State Trooper with the same "Thompson" prop gun.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-Tommy2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A New York State Trooper with the same "Thompson" prop gun.]] | ||
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== Colt Pocket Positive == | == Colt Pocket Positive == | ||
Eddie Schultz ([[Walter Crisham]]) and "Doc" ([[MacDonald Parke]]) each use a [[Colt Pocket Positive]] for a killing. | Eddie Schultz ([[Walter Crisham]]) and "Doc" ([[MacDonald Parke]]) each use a [[Colt Pocket Positive]] for a killing. | ||
[[Image:ColtPocketPositive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Pocket Positive - .32 Colt New Police. Photo courtesy of http://www.coltautos.com]] | |||
[[Image:NOFMB-Colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie aims at the gas station attendant.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-Colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie aims at the gas station attendant.]] | ||
[[Image:NOFMB-Colt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie checks his revoler before driving away.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-Colt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie checks his revoler before driving away.]] | ||
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== Webley British Bulldog == | == Webley British Bulldog == | ||
"Ma" Grisson ([[Lilli Molnar]]) draws a small revolver resembling a [[Webley Bulldog]]. | "Ma" Grisson ([[Lilli Molnar]]) draws a small revolver resembling a [[Webley Bulldog]]. | ||
[[File:WebleyBulldog.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Webley 'British Bull Dog' - .45 caliber - 1870s]] | |||
[[Image:NOFMB-Bulldog1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ma draws her revolver.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-Bulldog1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ma draws her revolver.]] | ||
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[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:NOFMB-revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Brennan draws his revolver.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Brennan draws his revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:NOFMB- | [[Image:NOFMB-SW10a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional photo shows [[Jack La Rue]] holding Brennan's revolver, which never happened in the actual film.]] | ||
== Mk 2 hand grenade == | == Mk 2 hand grenade == | ||
Flyn ([[Danny Green]]) uses a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] - referred to as a "pineapple" in both the 1939 novel and 1971 remake - during the attack on Barney's house. | Flyn ([[Danny Green]]) uses a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] - referred to as a "pineapple" in both the 1939 novel and 1971 remake - during the attack on Barney's house. | ||
[[Image:MKIITrainingGrenade.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 training grenade (the blue training color has been painted to look like live Mk II) | [[Image:MKIITrainingGrenade.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 training grenade (the blue training color has been painted to look like live Mk II).]] | ||
[[Image:NOFMB-grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Flyn stands ready with his grenade as Slim fires his "Thompson" inside Barney's place.]] | [[Image:NOFMB-grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Flyn stands ready with his grenade as Slim fires his "Thompson" inside Barney's place.]] | ||
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No Orchids for Miss Blandish is a 1948 British crime drama based on James Hadley Chase's popular 1939 novel of the same name. This adaptation was written, produced, and directed by St. John Legh Cloews with the setting moved from Depression-era Missouri to contemporary New York City. The film was poorly received at the time of its release, and was renamed Black Dice for its United States re-release. The source material was more faithfully adapted in 1971 as Robert Aldrich's The Grissom Gang, with the surname Grisson changed to Grissom.
The following weapons were used in the film No Orchids for Miss Blandish:
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Colt Police Positive
Riley (Richard Nielson) carries a Colt Police Positive during Miss Blandish's kidnapping. Johnny (Bill O'Connor) picks it up after Riley drops it.
FN Model 1900
Most of the gangsters in the film carry FN Model 1900 pistols in their coat pockets, notably "Slim" Grisson (Jack La Rue), Eddie Schultz (Walter Crisham), and Ted Bailey (Leslie Bailey). "Doc" (MacDonald Parke) takes Bailey's FN M1900 from him at Barney's place. Dave Fenner (Hugh McDermott) also carries an M1900 with pearl grips. Fenner was a private detective in the original novel, explaining why he would own a pistol, but this adaptation clearly re-imagines him as a "newspaperman" even though the gun-carrying, police-accompanying Fenner still acts far more like a noir P.I.
Thompson M1921 (Mockup)
"Slim" Grisson (Jack La Rue) and Flyn (Danny Green) each carry a mocked-up prop gun designed to resemble a Thompson M1921A submachine gun. A New York State Trooper is seen firing the same mockup at the Grisson gang toward the end.
Colt Pocket Positive
Eddie Schultz (Walter Crisham) and "Doc" (MacDonald Parke) each use a Colt Pocket Positive for a killing.
Webley British Bulldog
"Ma" Grisson (Lilli Molnar) draws a small revolver resembling a Webley Bulldog.
Iver Johnson Revolver
"Slim" Grisson (Jack La Rue) carries a blued Iver Johnson snub-nosed break-top revolver as a backup weapon, briefly handing it off to Miss Blandish (Linden Travers) when he expects trouble. It is with this revolver that the film defies the Hays Code that was in place in the United States (as this was a British production) by clearly showing Slim fire the revolver and hitting its victim all in the same shot.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 (M&P)
New York State Police Captain Brennan (Jack Lester) and his officers carry Smith & Wesson Model 10 - then known as the "Military & Police Model" - revolvers in their holsters. A publicity photo also shows Jack La Rue aiming one as "Slim" Grisson, likely the same revolver used by Jack Lester in the same scene.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Flyn (Danny Green) uses a Mk 2 hand grenade - referred to as a "pineapple" in both the 1939 novel and 1971 remake - during the attack on Barney's house.
