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Wild Orchids

Wild Orchids

1929Movie⏱️ 1h 40mTV-G
RomanceDrama
6.4
IMDB Rating
801 votes

A prince in Java tries to seduce his visitor's wife, but he's discovered.

Director
Sidney Franklin
Writers
John Colton, Willis Goldbeck, Marian Ainslee
Stars
Greta Garbo, Lewis Stone, Nils Asther
Release Date
February 23, 1929
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 3
Wins
💬 15
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo
as Lillie Sterling
Lewis Stone
Lewis Stone
as John Sterling
Nils Asther
Nils Asther
as Prince De Gace
Dick Sutherland
Dick Sutherland
as Bully Java Servant

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Filming Location
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

🏷️ Keywords

dysfunctional marriagetiger huntjavaromantic triangletea plantation

🎯 Categories

DramaRomance

⭐ Featured Review

Garbo & Company Sizzle In Steamy Melodrama
by Ron Oliver2002-06-09
10/10

"During nights scented with the perfume of WILD ORCHIDS, a Javanese prince woos the beautiful wife of a visiting American tycoon. Although really little more than a story about a romantic triangle, the excellent acting & superb presentation make this a very enjoyable film. Greta Garbo, exquisite & serene, shows once again that she was more than just a perfectly sculpted face. She was also a very disciplined actress who used her tightly controlled body to convey emotional depths and subtle nuances. Even in what for her was a rather minor film, she is a marvel to watch, beyond superlati..."

💡 Did You Know?

During production Greta Garbo's friend and mentor, Mauritz Stiller, died in Sweden. Devastated by his death, Garbo traveled to Sweden incognito to mourn his death. Her secretive travel plans were quickly foiled when she was recognized on the voyage.

📖 Synopsis

A prince in Java tries to seduce his visitor's wife, but he's discovered.