Wild Orchids

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Wild Orchids ★★½ 1928

A husband suspects his wife of infidelity while they take a business cruise to Java. One of Garbo's earliest silent films. Garbo is lushly surrounded with great scenery, costumes and sets, making the best of her as she makes the best of a cheery tale. 119m/ B VHS . Greta Garbo, Lewis Stone, Nils Asther; D: Sidney Franklin; C: William H. Daniels.