He frequently portrayed American characters in British films such as "No Orchids for Miss Blandish". The 1934 novel "Serena Blandish" by Enid Bagnold is based upon her life. Mestizer disappears, leaving Abraxas to complete his mission&colon; killing the real Emily Blandish. It was the subject of the 1944 essay "Raffles and Miss Blandish" by George Orwell. The film originally ended with Blandish committing suicide by jumping in the river. "No Orchids for Miss Blandish" received strong criticism for its treatment of violence and sexuality. He eventually learns that Carol Blandish is behind him and Frank for revenge. Alleyn states that his mother's maiden name was Blandish.