Three Cases of Murder (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1955, Three Cases of Murder is a horror and mystery film directed by Wendy Toye, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Three stories of murder and the supernatural: A museum worker is introduced to a world behind the pictures he sees every day. When two lifelong friends fall in love with the same woman and she is killed, they are obvious suspects. Is their friendship strong enough for them to alibi each other? When a young politician is hurt by the arrogant Secretary for Foreign Affairs Lord Mountdrago, he uses Mountdrago's dreams to get revenge.
Who’s in it. Three Cases of Murder stars Orson Welles as Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment), John Gregson as Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment), Elizabeth Sellars as Elizabeth ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment) and Emrys Jones as George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Three Cases of Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Cases of Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Cases of Murder tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Cases of Murder (1955)?
- In US, Three Cases of Murder is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Cases of Murder worth watching?
- Three Cases of Murder holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Cases of Murder?
- Three Cases of Murder stars Orson Welles, John Gregson, Elizabeth Sellars, Emrys Jones and Alan Badel.
- When was Three Cases of Murder released?
- Three Cases of Murder was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.