Movie
Three Cases of Murder
Released: March 15, 1955 (1955)
Runtime: 99 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- André Morell as Dr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
Age at release: 45
- Hugh Pryse as Jarvis ("The Picture" segment)
Age at release: 44
- Eddie Byrne as Snyder ("The Picture" segment)
Age at release: 44
- Leueen MacGrath as Woman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)
Age at release: 40
- Emrys Jones as George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Age at release: 39
- Helen Cherry as Lady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)
Age at release: 39
- John Gregson as Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Age at release: 36
- Elizabeth Sellars as Elizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Age at release: 33
- Eamonn Andrews as Introductions
Age at release: 32
- Alan Badel as Owen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth")
Age at release: 31
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- Patrick Macnee as Guard Subaltern (segment "Lord Mountdrago") (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
- Zena Marshall as Beautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")
Age at release: 29