Black Orchid

Black Orchid

Year: 1953

Runtime: 58 mins

Language: English

Director: Charles Saunders

CrimeMysteryDrama

Trapped in a loveless marriage, Dr. John Winnington (Ronald Howard) becomes infatuated with his wife’s younger sister, Christine (Olga Edwardes). When his wife is murdered, John becomes the prime suspect and asks his friend Eric (John Bentley) for help clearing his name. The classic whodunit invites viewers to scrutinize clues and identify the killer.

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