Black Orchids
“The Love Affairs of a Heartless Woman”
Synopsis
Frivolous young Marie de Severac is frightened into following a more virtuous path, when her father relates a story in which an equally frivolous woman is entombed alive. The movie was Rex Ingram’s directorial debut, and he later remade the film as Trifling Women in 1922. Black Orchids is considered to be a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rex Ingram
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Ingram, Cleo Madison
- Original Title
- Black Orchids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rex Ingram
Rex Ingram, Cleo Madison
Duke Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Rex Ingram
Director
Duke Hayward
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Orchids
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What is Black Orchids about?
Frivolous young Marie de Severac is frightened into following a more virtuous path, when her father relates a story in which an equally frivolous woman is entombed alive. The movie was Rex Ingram’s directorial debut, and he later remade the film as Trifling Women in 1922. Black Orchids is considered to be a lost film.
Who directed Black Orchids?
Black Orchids was directed by Rex Ingram.
Who stars in Black Orchids?
The principal cast of Black Orchids includes Cleo Madison, Dick La Reno, Francis McDonald, Wedgwood Nowell, Howard Crampton.
When was Black Orchids released and how long is it?
Black Orchids was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.