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1955 Mystery Horror 1h 39m

Three Cases of Murder

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.

5.9 TMDB RATING
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Principal 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")

Patrick Macnee

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

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