The Black Orchid is a 1959 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt[2] and starring Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn.

Supporting actors include Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent, Frank Puglia, Jimmy Baird, Naomi Stevens, Whit Bissell and Ina Balin.

When Rose’s son finds out the wedding has been cancelled and he will not be able to leave, he runs away from the work farm, leading the police to come and search for him in the house.

Frank finds out that Rose is waiting beside the telephone for news about Ralph and reveals how miserable he is, torn between her and his daughter.

[6] The Black Orchid is the first Hollywood film of Italian composer Alessandro Cicognini released by Dot Records.

[8] The staff at Variety wrote in their review: "Orchid has a flavor of Marty, a touch of Wild Is the Wind.

The story threads and changing emotions are securely locked in through Martin Ritt’s honest direction.

But, unfortunately, Joseph Stefano, who wrote the original script, did not put into the hands of the director a story that is up to Mr.