The Blue Parrot
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Synopsis
'Rocks' Owen, the well-off owner of a car-hire business, is found murdered; the last place he was seen alive was the Blue Parrot nightclub. Scotland Yard go in to investigate, with the help of a visiting American detective and a nightclub hostess who may not be all she appears to be.
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The Blue Parrot Burnt Evidence
Type: Clip • Published 2016-02-07
Top Cast
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Dermot Walsh
Bob Herrick
Jacqueline Hill
Maureen Maguire
Ballard Berkeley
Supt. Chester
Richard Pearson
Quinney
June Ashley
Gloria
Ferdy Mayne
Stevens
John Le Mesurier
Henry Carson
Valerie White
Mrs. West
Victor Lucas
Rocks Owen
Edwin Richfield
Guido "Taps" Campelli
Diane Watts
Carla
Arthur Rigby
Charlie
Thomas Gallagher
Jim - Blue Parrot Doorman (uncredited)
Joe Wadham
P.C. Jenkins (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Harlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan MacKinnon
- Original Title
- The Blue Parrot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- A.C.T. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Harlow
Allan MacKinnon, Percy Hoskins
Robert Navarro
Robert Jordan Hill
Stanley Haynes
Department Leadership Roster
John Harlow
Director
Allan MacKinnon
Writer
Stanley Haynes
Producer
Robert Navarro
Director of Photography
Robert Jordan Hill
Editor
Allan MacKinnon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Parrot
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What is The Blue Parrot about?
'Rocks' Owen, the well-off owner of a car-hire business, is found murdered; the last place he was seen alive was the Blue Parrot nightclub. Scotland Yard go in to investigate, with the help of a visiting American detective and a nightclub hostess who may not be all she appears to be.
Who directed The Blue Parrot?
The Blue Parrot was directed by John Harlow.
Who stars in The Blue Parrot?
The principal cast of The Blue Parrot includes Dermot Walsh, Jacqueline Hill, Ballard Berkeley, Richard Pearson, June Ashley.
When was The Blue Parrot released and how long is it?
The Blue Parrot was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Parrot?
The Blue Parrot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).