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and starring Christopher Lee,

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, and Marisa Mell. It was made as part of the long-running series of

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adaptations made by Rialto Film. It was made at the

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with

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in London and around the harbor at

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Cast

Reception

The FSK gave the film a rating of "12 and older" and found it not appropriate for screenings on public holidays. The film went on mass release on 1 March 1962.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Puzzle Of The Red Orchid, The 1962 films 1960s mystery films 1960s crime thriller films German mystery films German crime thriller films West German films 1960s German-language films German black-and-white films Films based on British novels Films based on works by Edgar Wallace Films set in England Films produced by Horst Wendlandt Films set in Chicago Films set in London Constantin Film films Films shot at Wandsbek Studios 1960s German films