Black Orchid (1953)
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.
Director: Charles Saunders
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: February 1, 1953
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- John Temple-Smith (Screenplay)
- Francis Edge (Screenplay)
Music: John Lanchbery
Editing: Jack Slade
Production: Kenilworth Film Productions, Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles Saunders
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Black Orchid stars Ronald Howard, Olga Edwardes, John Bentley, Mary Laura Wood, Patrick Barr, Sheila Burrell.
- How long is Black Orchid?
- Black Orchid has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Black Orchid?
- Black Orchid is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Black Orchid produced?
- Black Orchid was produced in United Kingdom.