The Black Orchid | Classic Drama Film | Anthony Quinn | Romantic Film
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- The Black Orchid - Anthony Quinn and Sophia Loren star as longtime widower Frank and recently widowed Rose, lonely hearts who discover something special in The Black Orchid, a sensitive comedy romance directed by Martin Ritt (Norma Rae, Murphy's Romance).
The Black Orchid (1958)
Director: Martin Ritt
Writers: Joseph Stefano
Stars: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: United States
Language: English
Release Date: 3 September 1958 (Italy)
Filming Location: Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Synopsis:
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.
Reviews:
"The Black Orchid is a beautiful movie. Anthony Quinn plays a cheerful middle aged Italian American who comes into Sofia Loren's life and makes her realize that there is goodness and happiness in life.
The movie has interesting characters and great acting, especially by Anthony Quinn and Sofia Loren who give great performances. It has several touching scenes such as when Anthony Quinn has the conversation with Sofia Loren's son, and when Sofia Loren and Ina Balin (Anthony Quinn's daughter) make breakfast. The most heartwarming scene is when Anthony Quinn subtlety asks Sofia Loren to marry him and her smile is priceless. The movie also showed the importance of prayer. At the point in the movie where everything is spiraling out of control, they decide to go to church and pray. Right after this, everything seems to fall into place. Sofia Loren is radiant and Anthony Quinn makes you smile in this tender love story."
- written by "thomasherlihy" on IMDb.com
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) The Black Orchid
Argentina La orquídea negra
Australia The Black Orchid
Austria Die schwarze Orchidee
Brazil A Orquídea Negra
Canada (English title) The Black Orchid
Denmark Den sorte orkidé
Finland Musta orkidea
France L'orchidée noire
Greece (transliterated title) O mavros krinos
Hungary Fekete orchidea
Italy Orchidea nera
Japan (Japanese title) 黒い蘭
Lithuania Juodoji orchideja
Netherlands De zwarte Orchidee
Norway Den sorte orkidé
Poland Czarna orchidea
Portugal Orquídea Negra
Soviet Union (Russian title) Черная орхидея
Spain Orquídea negra
Sweden Den svarta orkidén
Turkey (Turkish title) Vahşi Çiçek
UK The Black Orchid
USA The Black Orchid
Venezuela Orquídea negra
West Germany Die schwarze Orchidee
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That's why I watch the old movies. You feel good while watching and you feel better when it ends. Unlike the movies today
yep Hollyweird now is all doom n gloom but these old uns are great ;D
Movies about relationships that had moral value and you could learn from them, feel emotion. Now all CGI removed that humane aspect of the movie industry.
Absolutely agree
No violence
No profanity
No nudity
No perverse plot
I just don’t know why I enjoyed every single frame of this movie.
And so many comments of sheer joy attest to what really makes a good movie.
Superb performance by all the cast.
Thank you for posting this jewel.
No LGBT
@@jimcrawford3185 cheers from a nyc born, love your comments, i subbed you as i have been a film historian all my life,not so easy to find a good film in this modern era, love robert in torino,!
@@jimcrawford3185 a❤
I am a huge old movie fan, but somehow I don't like Sophia Loren movies which is why I kept skipping this one every time it pops up on RUclips. Then your "I enjoyed every single frame of this movie" comment bought me and now I thank you a thousand times! Yes, I enjoyed every moment of the movie, too. Thanks again.
@@jimcrawford3185 ❤
No guns! nobody committed suicide! nobody stayed mad! the boy trusted that beautiful connection made under the big tree! everybody trusted they were truly loved! Tony Quinn is absolutely gorgeous in heart and eyes. Sophia is splendid! This is now one of my top ten.
No murder?
Or, maybe there is ...
Helo .what are the other nine...please share ....thanks in anticipation
Gorgeous? Average at best.
@@melodiefrances3898 Only Tony Bianco, Rose's husband... at the beginning of the film.😉
@@somutube Just for you - they keep changing 'cause I forget - much enjoyed lately, "Lily in Love," "I was an Adventuress," and even, "Leap Year," more recent but fun. My faves usually B movies, 1940s - 60s, with the occasional sparkling gem. Thanks for connecting!
These were the days when kids actually played outside and it was SAFE..... best times of our lives...❤
Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn played their roles with such sensitivity . I bet many will be surprised to learn that Loren only turned twenty four during filming. For me she always had a beautiful yet mature face, for her age. Today, she still looks amazing - 90 in September! (2024) I also read that she acquired her scarred chin from flying shrapnel during WW2!
Didnt know that about Lorens chin..always admired her strength and beauty. Great actress!
This movie honestly caught me off guard. It has one of the most unique stories that takes you on a very interesting and personal journey into people's lives that I didn't expect. It has superb realism and incredible acting, and I must say at least momentarily restored my faith in mankind, considering we are now all living in an Orwellian nightmare so this was the perfect antidote... at least for the moment.
Anthony Quinn's character has such a beautiful energy and optimism, you can't help but feel his every emotion and what he is going through and Sophia Loren delivers an equally riveting performance that makes you feel like you are actually there with them and she is the perfect counterpart for him here. They both should have at least been nominated for an Oscar for their incredibly moving and heartwarming performances. The young man who played her son was also incredible and adorable in his role as well as the actress who played his daughter. Everybody was great here it truly was an amazing production. The director has to get a nod here as well as the movie had great flow and the camera definitely caught so much of the emotional energy between these characters. A real tearjerker at the end. A masterpiece for the ages!
We are not living an "Orwellian nightmare" we simply live the Apocalypse. Trust me, I speak perfecttly Greek and have studies Ancient Greek for most of my life.I also study the original handscripts, that later the Masonς changed and now sell it as "Bibles" All the content on all versions even the Greek ones, are all changed with one purpose, to mislead humanity and hide the Truth. Most of the true profecies and what the original Apocalypse says. have almost all fullfiled.We are not at the beginning of the end, we are AT the end. The one world dictatorship, of the AntcΗriςτ, has already been established. These events, will lead to the final phase of WWIII,where they will introduce him,. as the only savior of humanity. They already did that,through many King's and polititiant's speeches,like King Charles a couple of years ago, where he clearly said, that one king rules the whole world and we have to trust him...That's exactly what the Bible says.The first years,.Goid said on his message, he would rule behind the scene... Isn't that TRUE?? I and many people who kept their logic, see it is true. I only speak about facts.
You explained it very well 👌
I agree both Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn were at their best .in my humble opinion today's actors aren't in the same league as these wonderful actors !
The way it used to be. No nudity, profanity. Good moral value and great messages. Love Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn. Anthony way a good looking man. Great cast. ❤
Anthony was so likable in this role. It was so enjoyable watching people treat each other with respect. And reading the comments I know that the vast majority if not all the people want to see this again on film and TV and watch it create a new fad..being kind to one another.
Yes that would be an awesome trend ..❤😊🌀🌏🙏🌠
Amen ❤
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Yeah, what a concept.....
Well said!
The most clean movies ever! No brainwashing, no mind programming, not fake effects, no bulshit, no nonsence movie like most of them nowadays!!! A movie that I could easily let my children watch (if I had any lol)
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And, also, not huge concession prices, no checking your belongings when entering the theater, Nothing but wholesome artistry here. - David Lyga
Esactly! Spot on David,God Bless you!@@davidlyga6259
This film covered some sensitive issues with compassion & empathy. Anthony Quinn always was a great actor, Sophia Loren proved herself to be his equal. Their scenes together were so warm & real, at times they made me smile. It was so easy to feel sympathy for the children of the main characters, & it didn't get mushy to do it. I've never seen this film before I'm glad I have. The positivity of the film was shown withAnthony Quinn's character's belief that, we all deserve to see & believe in rainbows. Now I'm being mushy, but that's how this film has made me feel.
Watching Sophia Lorens & Anthony Quinn such great actors and their chemistry together was superb , this movie is a classic.
I LIKE ME
Fantástica , great production , even so director ,the actors Sophia Loren’s and Anthony Quinn amazing , and so atractivo , splendid…. Thumbs Up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The emociones , se sienta ,cuando se molesta con su hija Mary , for saying that woman!
What a beautiful movie with a perfect ending! I know they can't all end happily ever after like this one, because life isn't always like that, but the superb acting made it so believable. I'm glad they preserved this one. First time seeing it. It's a gem.
Don't believe that Lisa. If you REALLY LOVE you can find happiness. I found my Vietnamese wife, applied for her Visa all the costs and we sat in a hotel and waited a full year to get word that she could come to the US.
Don't believe that Lisa. If you REALLY LOVE you can find happiness. I found my Vietnamese wife, applied for her Visa all the costs and we sat in a hotel and waited a full year to get word that she could come to the US.
OMG this is the kind of movies we need the young and old to see Now. I still believe we got this in us! I'll just keep Believing!!
Anthony Quinn was my kind of man . Strong and Determined yet Soft and Vulnerable. Qualities all women love.
Great movie! The actong was great! Loved the plot. At first i thought the daughter was gonna kill herself. And thought to myself how selfish is she being, not letting her father be happy. Glad she came to her senses.
The chemistry between Quinn and Loren was amazing. Quinn had such an infectious personality in tge character. A kinda a guy you're always happy to see. I really enjoyed the movie.
I'm so glad to meet like-minded people who believe what I believe. This movie is what we need. I think we can also make choices. We don't need to watch the bad stuff. WE just choose to watch films like this one to uplift our spirit.
When, socially, you are bred on trash, that is what you, steadfastly, are able only to relate to. Unfortunately, your quest, going forward, for eliminating the 'bad stuff' will not amount to anything because the addiction to garbage is the very definition of our present society. - David Lyga
Well said ❤
Exactly!
I loved this. Ive never seen these two big stars together before. When they both smiled together they moved the earth. What an upper! Little Frank was great too and Ina Balin.
She has many movies with the top male artists of Hollywood and of course with Marcello Mastroianni.
Cade a dublagem. 😢
Film, molto bello
Datelo in italiano
Per favore.. .
My God what a beautiful comment especially the words (When they both smiled together they moved the earth.)
Yes, very endearing film!❤
Made before the production code was broken. Stunning film. I loved it. It brought tears to my eyes in the end. I am a man who rarely experiences that. So beautiful, God bless them all. Inspires us to be who God wants us to be.
The saddest part is the fact that so many are reared without the slightest indication of what good acting, scripting, and production are all about. Fact: did you ONCE think that the movie was inferior because it was in B&W? You did NOT. - David Lyga
I think audiences today want more pain and suffering. No place for a sweet movie that is well written and acted like this one. Wonderful!
"Insurance companies don't care how you pay 'em, but you gotta die their way". Aint that the truth. What's a good film without a superb dialogue. Thanks for sharing.
Avete tutti ragione questo film veramente divino 1:14:46
A family! True to their actions , struggling through their own fears and desires in life. Trusting and praying to God!
Judith Moore
I've always loved Sophia Loren, but I never knew about this film. It was a joy. This era in films were the best. These were genuine, decent, moral, they lift you up and are good for your mental health! Compered with the fantasy junk, often violent, offensive, little wonder there is so much social dysfunction in our modern electronic addictional age.
I think violent movies are a symptom of social dysfunction, not the cause.
The Muslim extremists probably share your views😂
good way of putting it.
Get a grip.@@alexanderrosales7675
Sophia Loren is. great actress. She's so iconic it's easy to forget this simple fact.
This was an unexpected gem. And Sophia Loren looked beautiful.
I am happy that i am not single one who try to look in youtube after classic movie ...this is great🙏
I've never seen this movie. Have always been a fan of Sophia and Anthony. Whenever they try to make Sophia look dowdy, it's just not possible, she could wear a burlap bag, and still be one of the most beautiful women on Earth. Anthony was totally adorable in this movie. I also love him with Gregory Peck in "The World in His Arms", he was quite the character in it but lovable. Thanks for sharing this fantastic movie.
What a gorgeously made movie!! Quinn and Loren were just so right 🤗🤗🤗
Enjoy watching a old movie with an actual genuine story about human emotions and tribulations..
I must say. Sophia and Anthony what a cast, not to mention Ralphys character was very well portraid, another great actor for the future.
I am so glad that I saw this movie, because I Love Anthony Quinn, and I was Happy that Sophia Loren was in it too. This was a great movie, and her son was a good boy, and he liked Anthony Quinn, and he needed a good male role model in his life like Anthony, and it ended like I hoped it would.❤️🥰😍❤️😊❤️😊❤️❤️❤️🥰😍❤️
I lived in NYC in the early 80's. This movie played at the Carnegie Hall Cinema, and Sophia Loren was there to meet and greet movie-goers. I'll never forget how beautiful she was, so friendly and so kind. It was such an honor to meet her in person. What an incredible film, too. All the loose ends tied up together in a satisfying conclusion. BRAVA TO ALL!
How wonderful and lucky to meet her!
Love this movie.
Widow(ers) have feelings and love, too! They also have a future!❤
Wow!!! 🤩🤩👍👍🥳Always loved Sophia and felt she was the classiest and most beautiful woman in the movies! Anthony did a great job as well as the others in the cast. An absolutely marvelous movie of overcoming difficulties with faith, kindness, understanding and love.
Sweet sweet movie. Two great actors in their prime. Oh how wonderful it was to see them so young so handsome. Thank God that movies can be made better than life to let us be moved by somebody's happiness, if only in a movie.
well said!🙂
*What a delightful movie this later turned out to be.*
*Two rebellious children 🫤. Glad they got their act together 🤗!*
Great cast, true Talent. Forgot how good it is to watch a well written, great acted movie.
Here's proof that Hollywood used too make excellent movies.🗽👍💕
Check Anthony out in"The ox-bow incident".🐴🐴🐴
It used, but this period was funded by mafia money. Why you had so many Italian actors and Italy related stories.
Mi piacciono sia Carlo che sua moglie, Sofia, internamente. Tuttavia, le messe tradizionali di Requiem non hanno mai un elogio nella chiesa, ma solo al lato della tomba.
Eulogies are said at the Church/ Mass.
At the Burial it's a Decade of the Rosary.
After the Burial / Cemetery meal at a Hotel afterwards.
@@freespiritable😊😊
This movie was just what I needed, it brought me out of a little darkness I was experiencing that I didn't quite understand or know why I was experiencing it. After the movie the darkness lifted. Thanks..... I am not normally a Sophia Loren fan but this movie was so heart warming and Anthony Quinn's performance was incredibly believable instead of sappy. I loved it!
Anyone who doesn't feel at least some darkness these days hasn't got a pulse. Yes, this was a good antidote. People do have it in them to be decent and loving.
I never thought of Anthony Quinn's performances as sappy.
This did the same for me.
Je n'aime pas beaucoup Sophia Loren mais j'adore Anthony Quinn
The way it gets you anxiously about the ending, that's it. Another gem of the delight about cinematography and cinema.
What a great movie. Everything in the review is exactly right. The acting is absolutely superb. You forget they're acting. Volumes were spoken with just facial expressions, smiles, and glances. And when words were spoken, the tones by every actor, even the little kid, were so real, so believable, it just drew you into their lives and made you feel for them. I've seen some great movies, but this little gem shines more brightly than many of them. Thank you very much for uploading it.
Wow!! I'm 74 but never saw this great movie growing up. Thank you SO much for showing it!!!!!!
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This was so beautiful! I cried! Not overdone, pretty realistic, serious life issues and still managed to have genuine romanticism coupled with a happy ending?! Absolutely Gorgeous Film!💜
Now this is a movie. No indecency, no vulgar and no anything deviant but very outstanding 👏
Two of my favourite actors and a great story, it doesn't get much better than this.
So glad Mary came out of her room. Great work Rose.
Gosh this movie. The plot is simple and yet the characters are SO complex. Mary’s dad developed a savior complex after losing his wife since in his mind he could not save her. That’s why he is willing to take on a temperamental woman with a child and a past in a time when that kinda thing was openly discouraged, he was willing to marry Rose and sweep her off her feet, adopting her son to get him out of the work camp. Mary may have a mental illness like her mother did, which is why she makes decisions that don’t really make any sense to anyone but her. I wish this movie was more popular so it would be reacted to by Cinema Therapy or someone who could provide further insight into the varying personalities, dynamics and resulting conflict. There is so much to be learned in these old movies most people just don’t know.
Even dowdied down the woman could hold herself up stately and have nobility in her gait. She wowed me ever since I can remember and my opinion of her has never changed. I wanted to grow up to be just like her.
everything loren ponti touch is gold, pure gold; and with anthony quinn, it doesnt get any better than that;
Thank you for the video I love love love this movie it was so romantic and had its ups and downs like life really is and great acting Anthony Quinn is my favorite actor anyway I just read his book great book just keep these kind of movies coming and I'll keep watching the movies all the holidays have been better than cable cables lot of gory shoot them up and blood and I get nervous with those kind of movies I'm 89 years old and I like something like this very much thanks again.
for ages no movie made me cry like this one... you can really feel the love between the characters as if it was for real, and the end was really emotional.
Nice chemistry between Loren and Quinn❤
Sophia Loren is my all time favourite actress, she is beautiful and can act well, has a very expressive face, a rare good treasure. When Sophia's eyes filled with tears, she looked beautiful with heartfelt emotion. And Anthony Quinn seemed to be affected by Sophia's acting talent, he played his role with a special tenderness just by being in her presence and acting with her.
Beautiful movie, outstanding cast. Sophia is such a gem of an actress- Beautiful and talented with such depth of emotion- this one could have easily been titled, What Love Is.
What a beaitiful movie. Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn were both charming and skillful as character actors. How lovely to have a happy ending!
I've seen Anthony Quinn in MANY movies. IMO this was one of his best performances. Thanks for posting!
I struck gold today! This movie tonight with absolutely beautiful artists!! I thought I would never have the privilege of seeing Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn star in such a wonderful film! And also earlier another film starring Patricia Neil and Shelly Winters in An Unremarkable Life!! Both films had so much substance and depth and both ended happily! I’m so grateful for these wonderful old productions! Today’s movies literally just don’t cut it, except for maybe a few!! Thank you for this upload!! 🙏🏻
"Gee, Mom, I'm happy." That last line broke my heart. I'm still crying ... with joy.
Many American films with happy endings are corny and not believable, but this 1 is not 1 of those. It's truly a wonderful movie!
Wonderful story. cast, and directing. Loren and Quinn made music together. Two motion picture treasures. Thank you.
I can hardly believe I didn't know about this movie! I'm not even half through and I'm just amazed at how great it is. Thanks so much!
Ooooooooh what joy to watch brilliant actors !! Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn 💖💖💖💖💖🤩🤩🤩😍
How can anyone not love Anthony Quinn and Sophia Loren? Two of my all time favorite actors. I chose to watch this movie just because I saw that Quinn is in it. I had never even heard of it before. Love it. Somehow it makes me remember 'The Vist'; another Quinn classic, with my favorite actress of all time, Ingrid Bergman.
Family......love, trust.....misunderstanding...sacrifice, commitment...acceptance...much more...to make a happy Family.
This was a wonderful movie. They way it started out I expected something different. It was so heart warming and I really needed this movie at a time in my life right now. Thank you so much for sharing it.
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Superb film and so good to see Loren & Quinn together on screen. Will certainly be watching it again! Many thanks ☺️
What a wonderful film! Superb acting from Quinn. Thank you for showing it on your channel.
As a child I remember watching this probably nearly 50 years ago but remember little of the story. It was the title I recognised and of course the leading lady. So enjoyed watching this on RUclips.
What a great cast! I love happy endings! Love classic B&W. Sweet movie.
Perfect for the human condition, truly great classic film ❤
Thank you, one thousand times thank you! Sofia is our national prime and Anthony Quinn what an actor! No sex, no guns, no vulgarity.....what a joy did I feel in watching!!!!
They really knew how to act back then. Scenes were longer so they had longer dialogue to remember. Cool stories.
Ah, Sophia Loren in a wedding gown, how lovely
Here I am watching dead people again in a time lost. But they were nice simple days. Thanks~
What a beautiful movie 🍿 it goes to show that when you pray God makes a way. God bless you ❤
They don't make movies like this anymore! All the actors were great plus 2 very powerful actors( Sofia & Anthony) made it a heart felt movie
It was a different world then with all its problems, yet people lived for the people and with the people they cared about. Unfortunately, not much of it is left or means anymore. This is a movie which I enjoyed to watch and relate to, and I feel lucky to know why.
that's what it's all about. And you get it.
Happy ending. Anthony quinn was a great actor
Hello 👋how are you doing?
I never saw this film until now.. But Joseph Stefano who wrote the script of this one,also wrote the script of, nothing less, than Psycho by Hichtcock.. And Hichtcock was very happy with Stefano's script. Thanks so much for uploading this film👍
Sofia Loren and Anthony Quinn !!!! Bravo!
Wonderful movie. The only thing I don’t get is the creepy Sci-Fi music during the stressful moments.
Wasn't that weird? No appropriate field this movie.
So true! Seemed quite ominous and out of place, half expected some weird apparition to appear!
Excellent cast all the way around but Loren and Quinn are outstanding.
Not to be missed ! An absolutely delightful film starring two brilliant stars- beautiful and elegant Sophia Loren and handsome and charismatic Anthony Quinn and others .A heartwarming story that fills your heart with emotion.
My first viewing .Most enjoyable .🙏🏻🙂
Never seen this movie before. Love love it!!! Scrolled down the comments and it started off the usual dismissive comments. Then an explosion of great reviews from almost everyone! Big fan of Sophia Loren but everyone was amazing, esp Anthony Quinn. Such a wonderful message about prayer and yet it did not feel mushy, because of the direction n acting. Bravo 👏🏻
What a beautiful movie.
Characters so beautifully portrayed.
Old movies got so much more heart.
Wonderful movie with great actors and a good story! No foul language or indecency.
Thank you.
What a movie! We need these kind again!
I greatly enjoyed the film particularly the romance between Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn. So lovely
Movie poduced by Sophia Lorens late husband Carlo Ponti.
Love all the classic movies. Anthony Quinn a great actor, rugged looks, most appealing. Sophia a fine actress & beauty.
Thank you for this wonderful movie, Sophia Loren is the best actress in the world
58:16 This scene is fantastic! Quinn and Loren were superb dancers and funny! But all the cast in this film is great 🎉 A lovely movie ❤
A very good movie ! Great acting !!!
Thank you for posting this excellent film
Wonderful performance!..thank you Anthony and Sophia..
Great movie, showed so many heartwarming interactions and a holy dependence on God.
I've met Sofia and spoke with her for quite a long time. She is statuesque!!!
Serious? She is divine. Da morire. Anthony Quinn played a great part also. As he always did.
@@duibheasaoreilly167dead serious. È davvero stupenda.
What a great movie with great actors and actresses!
Incredibly incredible actors and movie
A gem of a film. Loved it in its earlier days and love it even more now. The great Anthony Quinn and beautiful Sophia Loren. Big thanks from Ireland. Grazie mille mille !.
Lovely romantic movie. Sophia Loren' great English. I do not need t repeat all the positive comments below, just read them.
Everyone should have dose of this miracle tonic! Thank you for your wonderful profound offering of this dramatization of a normal, and strange family life dynamic As others have mentioned, no threatening dark danger, just regular representation of common family troubles.
Anthony Quinn was superb in 'Barrabas'. Great Hollywood epic as good as Ben Hur and featured a REAL eclipse of the sun !