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Wild Orchids

  • 19291929
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
722
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POPULARITY
37,286
11,765
Greta Garbo, Nils Asther, and Lewis Stone in Wild Orchids (1929)
RomanceDrama
A prince in Java tries to seduce his visitor's wife, but he's discovered.A prince in Java tries to seduce his visitor's wife, but he's discovered.A prince in Java tries to seduce his visitor's wife, but he's discovered.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
722
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
37,286
11,765
  • Director
    • Sidney Franklin
  • Writers
    • John Colton(story)
    • Willis Goldbeck(adaptation)
    • Marian Ainslee(titles)
  • Stars
    • Greta Garbo
    • Lewis Stone
    • Nils Asther
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sidney Franklin
  • Writers
    • John Colton(story)
    • Willis Goldbeck(adaptation)
    • Marian Ainslee(titles)
  • Stars
    • Greta Garbo
    • Lewis Stone
    • Nils Asther
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    • 14User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Greta Garbo in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo and Lewis Stone in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo and Nils Asther in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo and Lewis Stone in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo and Nils Asther in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo and Nils Asther in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo and Nils Asther in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo and Nils Asther in Wild Orchids (1929)
    Greta Garbo, Marian Ainslee, and Lewis Stone in Wild Orchids (1929)
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    Greta Garbo and Nils Asther in Wild Orchids (1929)

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    Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo
    • Lillie Sterling
    Lewis Stone
    Lewis Stone
    • John Sterling
    Nils Asther
    Nils Asther
    • Prince De Gace
    Dick Sutherland
    Dick Sutherland
    • Bully Java Servant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sidney Franklin
    • Writers
      • John Colton(story)
      • Willis Goldbeck(adaptation)
      • Marian Ainslee(titles)
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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Quotes

      Prince De Gace: The East is a country of the senses - warm, mysterious - like the kiss of a lover.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Divine Garbo (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      You Are Like Wild Orchids

    User reviews14

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    Typical MGM late silent with elegant Garbo
    On a trip to Java, Garbo falls for a charming native prince (Asther), after being neglected by businessman husband (Stone). Routine romantic triangle has its weak spots, but Garbo's elegance can smooth them out. A silent with music score and sound effects.
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    • Sep 1, 2000

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 1929 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Divlje orhideje
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $322,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Silent

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