
Orson Welles
Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)


Overview
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.
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Release Date
March 15, 1955
Runtime
1h 39m
Rating
6.1 / 10
Votes
29
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.1
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The Swinging Light
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Lord Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

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

George Wheeler ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)

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

Dr. Audlin ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Jarvis ("The Picture" segment)

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

Snyder ("The Picture" segment)

Lady Mountdrago ("Lord Mountdrago" segment)

Introductions

Beautiful Blonde (segment "Lord Mountdrago")
The Swinging Light
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