Black Orchid
Synopsis
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.
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Black Orchid (1953) Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2024-04-26
Top Cast
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Ronald Howard
Dr.John Winnington
Olga Edwardes
Christine Shaw
John Bentley
Eric Blair
Mary Laura Wood
Sophie Winnington
Patrick Barr
Vincent Humphries
Sheila Burrell
Annette
Russell Napier
Inspector Markham
Mary Jones
Mrs. Humphries
Alan Robinson
Solicitor
Ian Fleming
Coroner
Tom Gill
Travel Agent Clerk
Tucker McGuire
American Woman
Richard Shaw
Lorry Driver
Daniel Wherry
Padre
Bruce Beeby
Sgt. Hawkins (uncredited)
Victor Harrington
Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Robin Dowell
Boy Patient (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Saunders
- Screenplay & Story
- John Temple-Smith, Francis Edge
- Original Score
- John Lanchbery
- Original Title
- Black Orchid
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Kenilworth Film Productions, Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Saunders
John Temple-Smith, Francis Edge
John Lanchbery
Jack Slade
Monty Berman, Robert S. Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Saunders
Director
John Temple-Smith
Screenplay
Monty Berman
Producer
Jack Slade
Editor
Francis Edge
Screenplay
Robert S. Baker
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Orchid
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What is Black Orchid about?
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.
Who directed Black Orchid?
Black Orchid was directed by Charles Saunders.
Who stars in Black Orchid?
The principal cast of Black Orchid includes Ronald Howard, Olga Edwardes, John Bentley, Mary Laura Wood, Patrick Barr.
When was Black Orchid released and how long is it?
Black Orchid was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Orchid was composed by John Lanchbery.