Black Orchids
"The Love Affairs of a Heartless Woman"
Originally released in 1917. Black Orchids is a horror/drama film. directed by Rex Ingram. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cleo Madison, Dick La Reno, and Francis McDonald
Synopsis
Frivolous young Marie de Severac is frightened into following a more virtuous path, when her father relates a story in which an equally frivolous woman is entombed alive. The movie was Rex Ingram’s directorial debut, and he later remade the film as Trifling Women in 1922. Black Orchids is considered to be a lost film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1917
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cleo Madison
as Marie de Severac / Zoraida
Dick La Reno
as Emile de Severac
Francis McDonald
as George Renoir / Ivan De Maupin
Wedgwood Nowell
as Marquis De Chantal
Howard Crampton
as Sebastian de Maupin
William Dyer
as Proprietor of L'Hibour Blanc
John George
as Ali Bara
Jean Hersholt
Joe Martin
as Haitim-Tai
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Orchids about?
Frivolous young Marie de Severac is frightened into following a more virtuous path, when her father relates a story in which an equally frivolous woman is entombed alive. The movie was Rex Ingram�...
Who directed Black Orchids?
Black Orchids was directed by Rex Ingram.
How long is Black Orchids?
Black Orchids has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Black Orchids released?
Black Orchids was released on January 1, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Orchids?
The main cast of Black Orchids includes Cleo Madison, Dick La Reno, Francis McDonald, Wedgwood Nowell, Howard Crampton.