Three Cases of Murder (1955)
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.
Three Cases of MurderMystery, Horror
Cast
- Orson Welles — Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
- John Gregson — Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
- Elizabeth Sellars — Elizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
- Emrys Jones — George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
- Alan Badel — Owen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth")
- André Morell — Dr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
- Hugh Pryse — Jarvis ("The Picture" segment)
- Leueen MacGrath — Woman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)
- Eddie Byrne — Snyder ("The Picture" segment)
- Helen Cherry — Lady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
- Eamonn Andrews — Introductions
- Zena Marshall — Beautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")
Where to watch Three Cases of Murder
Criterion Channel, TCM
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