Black Orchid

4.9

58 minutes

2/1/1953

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.

Cast List

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)
Robin Dowell
as Boy Patient (uncredited)
Victor Harrington
as Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
Aileen Lewis
as Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)