Three Cases of Murder

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Orson WellesLord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

John GregsonEdgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

Elizabeth SellarsElizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

Emrys JonesGeorge Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

Alan BadelOwen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth")

André MorellDr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Hugh PryseJarvis ("The Picture" segment)

Leueen MacGrathWoman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)

Eddie ByrneSnyder ("The Picture" segment)

Helen CherryLady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Eamonn AndrewsIntroductions

Zena MarshallBeautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")