

Three Cases of Murder
1955 · Movie · 1h 39m
MysteryHorror
Overview
An atmospheric British omnibus film presenting three tales of murder and the supernatural. In “In the Picture,” a museum attendant is drawn into the eerie world within a painting. In “You Killed Elizabeth,” two lifelong friends become suspects when the woman they both love is murdered. In “Lord Mountdrago,” a disgraced politician seeks revenge on a powerful statesman by exploiting his dreams. Linked by a recurring figure, the film blends psychological horror, mystery, and fantasy across its three interconnected stories.
Ratings
IMDb
6.5/10
Key crew
- George More O'FerrallDirector
- Wendy ToyeDirector
- David EadyDirector
- Doreen CarwithenOriginal Music Composer
- Sidney CarrollWriter
- Donald B. WilsonWriter
- Ian DalrympleWriter
Cast
- Orson WellesLord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
- John GregsonEdgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
- Elizabeth SellarsElizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
- Emrys JonesGeorge Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
- Alan BadelOwen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth")
- André MorellDr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
- Hugh PryseJarvis ("The Picture" segment)
- Leueen MacGrathWoman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)
- Eddie ByrneSnyder ("The Picture" segment)
- Helen CherryLady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
- Eamonn AndrewsIntroductions
- Zena MarshallBeautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")
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