Black Orchid

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.

Directed by Charles Saunders

Top cast

Ronald Howard

Dr.John Winnington

Olga Edwardes

Christine Shaw

John Bentley

Eric Blair

Mary Laura Wood

Sophie Winnington

Patrick Barr

Vincent Humphries

Sheila Burrell

Annette

Russell Napier

Inspector Markham

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Mary Jones

Mrs. Humphries

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Alan Robinson

Solicitor

Ian Fleming

Coroner

Tom Gill

Travel Agent Clerk

T

Tucker McGuire

American Woman

R

Richard Shaw

Lorry Driver

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Daniel Wherry

Padre

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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