Movie Description
Black Orchid
(1953)Overview
Caught in a loveless marriage, Dr. John Winnington (Ronald Howard) can't stop himself from falling for his wife's (Mary Laura Wood) younger sister, Christine (Olga Edwardes). But when he suddenly becomes the prime suspect in his wife's tragic murder, John relies on his friend Eric (John Bentley) to clear his name. This classic murder mystery encourages viewers to evaluate all of the clues and guess the killer's identity.
Featured Crew
- Director : Charles Saunders
- Producer : Monty Berman,Robert S. Baker
- Editor : Jack Slade
- Cast : Ronald Howard,Olga Edwardes,John Bentley,Mary Laura Wood,Patrick Barr,Sheila Burrell,Russell Napier,Mary Jones,Alan Robinson,Ian Fleming,Tom Gill,Tucker McGuire,Richard Shaw,Daniel Wherry,Bruce Beeby,Victor Harrington,Robin Dowell
Cast
Dr.John Winnington
Christine Shaw
Eric Blair
Sophie Winnington
Vincent Humphries
Annette
Inspector Markham
Mrs. Humphries
Solicitor
Coroner
Travel Agent Clerk
American Woman
Lorry Driver
Padre
Sgt. Hawkins (uncredited)
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Boy Patient (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleBlack Orchid
Status Released
Release Information
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1953-02-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Production CompaniesKenilworth Film Productions,Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.
Genres
- Mystery
- Crime
- Drama
