Movie

Three Cases of Murder

1955★ 6.1 · 291h 39mMysteryHorror

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.

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Cast

Orson Welles
as Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Patrick Macnee
as Guard Subaltern (segment "Lord Mountdrago") (uncredited)

André Morell
as Dr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Alan Badel
as Owen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth")

John Gregson
as Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

Zena Marshall
as Beautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")

Leueen MacGrath
as Woman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)

Eddie Byrne
as Snyder ("The Picture" segment)

Elizabeth Sellars
as Elizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

Helen Cherry
as Lady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Eamonn Andrews
as Introductions

Emrys Jones
as George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)