Black Orchid (1953)
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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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Ronald HowardDr.John WinningtonOlga EdwardesChristine Shaw
John BentleyEric Blair
Sheila BurrellAnnette
Patrick BarrVincent Humphries
Mary Laura WoodSophie WinningtonMary JonesMrs. Humphries
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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.
How long is Black Orchid?
Black Orchid has a runtime of 58 minutes.