Three Cases of Murder

1h 39min

Mystery

Horror

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.

Production Companies

British Lion Film Corporation

Wessex Film Productions

London Films Productions

Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
John Gregson

John Gregson

Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Elizabeth Sellars

Elizabeth Sellars

Elizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Emrys Jones

Emrys Jones

George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Alan Badel

Alan Badel

Owen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth")
André Morell

André Morell

Dr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
Hugh Pryse

Hugh Pryse

Jarvis ("The Picture" segment)
Leueen MacGrath

Leueen MacGrath

Woman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)
Eddie Byrne

Eddie Byrne

Snyder ("The Picture" segment)
Helen Cherry

Helen Cherry

Lady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
Eamonn Andrews

Eamonn Andrews

Introductions
Zena Marshall

Zena Marshall

Beautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")
Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

Guard Subaltern (segment "Lord Mountdrago") (uncredited)

Release date

15th Mar 1955

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English