Three Cases of Murder
6.5
An atmospheric British anthology 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
13 people
Orson Welles
Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
Known for
Citizen Kane
Touch of Evil
John Gregson
Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Known for
The Battle of the River Plate
Genevieve
Elizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Known for
The Barefoot Contessa
The Mummy's Shroud
Emrys Jones
George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Known for
The Small Back Room
Alan Badel
Owen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth")
Known for
Shōgun
The Day of the Jackal
André Morell
Dr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
Known for
The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Hugh Pryse
Jarvis ("The Picture" segment)
Also in
Botany Bay
Roadhouse Girl
Leueen MacGrath
Woman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)
Known for
Pygmalion
Eddie Byrne
Snyder ("The Picture" segment)
Known for
Star Wars
The Mummy
Helen Cherry
Lady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
Known for
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Last Holiday
Eamonn Andrews
Introductions
Also in
Christmas Night with the Stars
World in Action
Zena Marshall
Beautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")
Known for
Dr. No
George More O'Ferrall Director · David Eady Director Wendy Toye Director
United States release March 15, 1955 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Wessex Film Productions, London Films Productions
Production
British Lion Film Corporation
Production
Wessex Film Productions
Production
London Films Productions
Production
United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · December 3, 1954
Premiere · Montréal
United States · March 15, 1955
Theatrical
United Kingdom
May 12, 1955 · Theatrical
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