Three Cases of Murder (1955) — Perfery

(1955)Directed by George More O'Ferrall, Wendy Toye, David Eady99 minMystery, 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.

Orson Wellesas Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

John Gregsonas Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

Elizabeth Sellarsas Elizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

Emrys Jonesas George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

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

André Morellas Dr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Hugh Pryseas Jarvis ("The Picture" segment)

Leueen MacGrathas Woman in the House ("In the Picture" segment)

Eddie Byrneas Snyder ("The Picture" segment)

Helen Cherryas Lady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Eamonn Andrewsas Introductions

Zena Marshallas Beautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")

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