The White Orchid

The White Orchid
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Reginald Le Borg
Produced by	Reginald Le Borg
Screenplay by	Reginald Le Borg; David Duncan
Story by	Reginald Le Borg; David Duncan
Starring	William Lundigan; Peggie Castle; Armando Silvestre; Rosenda Monteros; Jorge Treviño
Music by	Antonio Díaz Conde
Cinematography	Enrique Wallace; Gilbert Warrenton
Edited by	José W. Bustos
Production; company	Cosmos Productions; Producciones Eduardo Quevedo S.A.
Distributed by	United Artists
Release date	November 1954;
Running time	81 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The White Orchid is a 1954 American adventure film directed by Reginald Le Borg and written by Reginald Le Borg and David Duncan. The film stars William Lundigan, Peggie Castle, Armando Silvestre, Rosenda Monteros and Jorge Treviño. The film was released in November 1954, by United Artists.[1][2]

Plot

A reporter, Robert Burton, hears tell of a primitive, hidden Mexico civilization where little has changed in hundreds of years. He is given an assignment to find it, but is disappointed that the editor is also sending Kathryn Williams, a photographer. Robert fears that it will be too dangerous an expedition for a woman.

Together they go to a fiesta, where they seek out bean plantation owner Juan Cervantes for his knowledge of the forbidden city. He declines to help, not wishing to offend the natives there, but is smitten with Kathryn and invites her to the plantation. Kathryn lies to Robert, telling him Juan has agreed to guide them to the hidden civilization.

Lupita, the sweetheart of Juan, is jealous of his obvious interest in the photographer. She warns Juan that the woman will be the death of him. Juan nevertheless is talked into taking Kathryn and Robert where they wish to go. He demands that no weapon be taken, but Robert conceals a small gun and uses it to shoot a wild animal about to attack Kathryn.

The natives ultimately take the three intruders to the hidden village at spear point. Kathryn is to become a human sacrifice atop a great pyramid. Robert and Juan free themselves from their bonds and flee with Kathryn, and in the end, to distract the natives, Juan shoots off a gun, revealing his whereabouts. He sacrifices his own life so that the others can escape.

Cast

William Lundigan as Robert Burton
Peggie Castle as Kathryn Williams
Armando Silvestre as Juan Cervantes
Rosenda Monteros as Lupita
Jorge Treviño as Arturo
Alejandro de Montenegro as Miguel
Miguel A. Gallardo as Pedro
Ramon S. Fernandez as Baytab
Ballet Moderno de Mexico as Native Dancers

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References

"The White Orchid (1954) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
"The White Orchid". TV Guide. Retrieved 21 October 2014.

External links

The White Orchid on IMDb

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[1] "The White Orchid (1954) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 21 October 2014.

[2] "The White Orchid". TV Guide. Retrieved 21 October 2014.