Quick Answer
Three Cases of Murder is a 1955 British-American anthology film directed by David Eady, George More O'Ferrall, and Wendy Toye, featuring three stories that intertwine murder with supernatural elements.
Programmer's Pick
Three Cases of Murder isn’t just another anthology—it’s a moody cocktail of murder, art, and psychological tricks, served by a trio of directors. Where else do you get Orson Welles looming over dreamscapes and a museum where the paintings might just stare back?
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Directors
- David Eady, George More O'Ferrall, Wendy Toye
- Writers
- Ian Dalrymple, Roderick Wilkinson, Sidney Carroll, Donald B. Wilson, W. Somerset Maugham, Brett Halliday
- Release
- 1955
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- 3 Cases of Murder
Why This Matters
This 1955 British horror anthology features Alan Badel in all three segments and is introduced by Eamonn Andrews, showcasing the era's approach to omnibus storytelling within the genre.
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Why Cult
Three directors—David Eady, George More O'Ferrall, and Wendy Toye—each bring a unique vision to this trio of uncanny tales.
The first story blurs the line between reality and imagination as a museum worker enters a world hidden within paintings.
Orson Welles commands the third segment as Lord Mountdrago, where nightmares become tools of retribution.
When romance turns deadly, two friends must weigh their loyalty against suspicion in a classic whodunit setup.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Three Cases of Murder released? +
Three Cases of Murder was released in 1955.
Who directed Three Cases of Murder? +
Three Cases of Murder was directed by David Eady, George More O'Ferrall, and Wendy Toye.
How long is Three Cases of Murder? +
Three Cases of Murder has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is Three Cases of Murder? +
Three Cases of Murder is a blend of crime, drama, fantasy, horror, and mystery.
Where can I watch Three Cases of Murder? +
Three Cases of Murder is available to stream on SassyFlix.
