Black Orchid

Black Orchid (1953)

01/02/1953 (GB)
Mystery, Crime, Drama
58m

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.

  • Charles SaundersDirector
  • John Temple-SmithScreenplay
  • Francis EdgeScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Top Billed Cast

Ronald Howard

Ronald Howard

Dr.John Winnington

Olga Edwardes

Olga Edwardes

Christine Shaw

John Bentley

John Bentley

Eric Blair

Mary Laura Wood

Mary Laura Wood

Sophie Winnington

Patrick Barr

Patrick Barr

Vincent Humphries

Sheila Burrell

Sheila Burrell

Annette

Russell Napier

Russell Napier

Inspector Markham

Mary Jones

Mrs. Humphries

Alan Robinson

Solicitor

Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming

Coroner

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