Black Orchid

Black Orchid (1953)

MysteryCrimeDrama

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
Writers: John Temple-Smith, Francis Edge.

Casts

	Ronald Howard as Dr.John Winnington
	Olga Edwardes as Christine Shaw
	John Bentley as Eric Blair
	Mary Laura Wood as Sophie Winnington
	Patrick Barr as Vincent Humphries
	Sheila Burrell as Annette
	Russell Napier as Inspector Markham
	Mary Jones as Mrs. Humphries
	Alan Robinson as Solicitor
	Ian Fleming as Coroner
	Tom Gill as Travel Agent Clerk
	Tucker McGuire as American Woman
	Richard Shaw as Lorry Driver
	Daniel Wherry as Padre
	Bruce Beeby as Sgt. Hawkins (uncredited)
	Victor Harrington as Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
	Robin Dowell as Boy Patient (uncredited)

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