Black Orchid

Black Orchid

Black Orchid

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Black Orchid

1953

0h 58m

4.4(9 votes)

Mystery

Crime

Drama

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.

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Ronald Howard

Dr.John Winnington

Ronald Howard

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Olga Edwardes

Christine Shaw

Olga Edwardes

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John Bentley

Eric Blair

John Bentley

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Mary Laura Wood

Sophie Winnington

Mary Laura Wood

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Patrick Barr

Vincent Humphries

Patrick Barr

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Sheila Burrell

Annette

Sheila Burrell

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Russell Napier

Inspector Markham

Russell Napier

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Mary Jones

Mrs. Humphries

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Alan Robinson

Solicitor

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Ian Fleming

Coroner

Ian Fleming

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Tom Gill

Travel Agent Clerk

Tom Gill

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Tucker McGuire

American Woman

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Richard Shaw

Lorry Driver

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Daniel Wherry

Padre

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Bruce Beeby

Sgt. Hawkins (uncredited)

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Victor Harrington

Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)

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Robin Dowell

Boy Patient (uncredited)

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