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The Black Orchid streaming

1959 Movie United States Drama, Romance 94 min

By: Martin Ritt With: Ina Balin, Anthony Quinn, Naomi Stevens, Jimmy Baird, Peter Mark Richman

After mobsters murder her husband, Rose Bianco works long hours making artificial flowers, to support herself and her son. Some suspect that Rose's demand for a lavish lifestyle pushed her husband to a life of crime, and they blame her for his death. Widower Frank Valente is attracted to Rose, and must convince her that real love exists. He must also deal with his own daughter, who has her own reasons for opposing his marriage to Rose.

Filmium rating

64%

Mood

Dramatic

Emotional

Melancholic

Cast & Crew

Martin Ritt

Joseph Stefano

Anthony Quinn

Virginia Vincent

Jimmy Baird

Joe Di Reda

Irene Seidner

Peter Mark Richman

Ina Balin

Majel Barrett

Whit Bissell

Jack Washburn

Naomi Stevens

Frank Puglia

Sophia Loren

Robert Carricart

Edward S. Aarons

Adaptation

Original Screenplay

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Classic Hollywood Style

Close-Up Shots

Studio Lighting

Narrative Structure

Drama Focus

Linear Narrative

Pace

Character-Driven

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Around 1.5 Hours

Soundtrack

Alessandro Cicognini

Orchestral Score

Style

Cinematic

Realistic

Studio-Bound

Time-Period

1950S

Central Conflict

Family Acceptance

Inheritance Of Mental Illness

Romantic Obstacles

Characters

Engaged Couple

Gangster'S Widow

Single Mother

Troubled Son

Widow

Ending

Family Unity

Happiness

Hopeful

Historical Context

1950S America

Key Plot Points

Conflict Over Family Acceptance

Romance Between Widow And Widower

Son'S Run Away

Plot

Family Drama

Moral Conflicts

Romantic Tension

Setting

New York City

Urban Environment

Work Farm

Shooting Location

New York

Urban Settings

Theme

Family Reconciliation

Love And Sacrifice

Mental Health Inheritance

Genre

Drama

Audiences

Adult

Family Drama

Titles

The Black Orchid

Awards

Volpi Cup For Sophia Loren

Critical Reception

Bosley Crowther Critique

Positive Reviews

Variety Praise

Festivals

Venice International Film Festival

Reception

Award-Winning Actress

Critical Praise

Venice Film Festival

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1959

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