The Black Orchid (1958)
| Release Date | 01 September 1958 |
| Tagline | More than a story of love... a story of life! |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Mono |
| Color | Black and White |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Romantic Drama |
| Themes | Death of a Partner, Mothers and Sons, Fathers and Daughters |
| Tones | Poignant, Intimate |
| Tags | Daughter, Flowers, Gangster, Rose, Runaway [from Home], Son, Widow/widower |
The Black Orchid is a 1958 film starring Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Jimmy Baird
Ralph Bianco
Naomi Stevens
Guilia Gallo
Robert Carricart
Priest
Joe Di Reda
Joe
Jack Washburn
Tony Bianco
Maria Andre
Aunt Millie's Daughter
Angela Austin
Blondie
Rose Barbato
Flower Woman
Nick Borgani
Bocce Player
Florine Carlan
Bridesmaid
Steve Conte
Hood
Henry Dar Boggia
Bocce Player
Martin Dean
Young Nephew
Bruno Della Santina
Bocce Player
Stewart East
Bus Driver
David Fresco
Hood
Jacques Gallo
Usher
Art Gilmore
Trailer Narrator
Dr. John Giovanni
Uncle Mike
John Indrisano
Hood
Steven Jay
Boy
Howard Joslin
Prsion Guard
Hugh Lawrence
Policeman
Danny Lewis
Party Guest
Saverio LoMedico
Best Man
Agnes Marc
Bit Role
Hans Moebus
Undertaker
Ellen Hope Monroe
Luisa - age 12
Grazia Narciso
Aunt Catherine
Don Orlando
Cousin Peter
Murray Parker
Waiter
Frank Richards
Hood
Federico Roberto
Reception Guest
Felix Romano
Bocce Player
Victor Romito
Bocce Player
Ed Scarpa
Bocce Player
Irene Seidner
Old Lady in Mourning
Oreste Seragnoli
Bit Role
Court Shepard
Guard
Ida Smeraldo
Bit Role
Lili Valenty
Aunt Agnes
Nina Varela
Aunt Millie
Frank Yaconelli
Uncle Angelo
Director
Producer
Joseph Stefano
writer
Marcello Girosi
producer
Original Music
Alessandro Cicognini
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Cinematographer
Robert Burks
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Editor
Howard A. Smith
Art Director
Roland Anderson
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Hal Pereira
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Set Decorator
Robert R. Benton
Sam Comer
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Costume Designer
Makeup Department
Nellie Manley
hair stylist
Wally Westmore
makeup supervisor
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Richard Caffey
assistant director
Sound Department
Hugo Grenzbach
sound recordist
Winston H. Leverett
sound recordist
Special Effects
Camera and Electrical Department
Farciot Edouart
process photographer
Music Department
John C. Hammell
music editor
Production Company
Paramount Pictures
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Distributor
Paramount Pictures
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
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