Black Orchid

4.9 (10 votes)• 1953• 58m•Released

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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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Languages: English

Director: Charles Saunders

Starring Cast: Ronald Howard, Olga Edwardes, John Bentley, Mary Laura Wood, Patrick Barr, Sheila Burrell

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

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)

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