Black Orchid is a 1953 British B[1] mystery film directed by Charles Saunders and starring Ronald Howard, Olga Edwardes and John Bentley.

Sophie agrees to a divorce and announces her intention to leave for South Africa.

Feeling unwell on the day of her departure, John gives her a stimulant, but she is run down by a lorry.

Every piece of the puzzle falls into place too perfectly and none of the players seem really comfortable in their parts, even Ronald Howard lacking his usual charm.

"[5] Sky Movies wrote, "Following his success in the title parts of the Paul Temple and Toff films, John Bentley starred in this murder melodrama which is very typical of British second feature production of the period.