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The Third Alibi

  • 1961
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
611
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The Third Alibi (1961)
DramaMysteryThriller

A married composer finds that his affair with his wife's half-sister has resulted in her death.A married composer finds that his affair with his wife's half-sister has resulted in her death.A married composer finds that his affair with his wife's half-sister has resulted in her death.

  • Director
    • Montgomery Tully
  • Writers
    • Maurice J. Wilson
    • Montgomery Tully
    • Pip Baker
  • Stars
    • Laurence Payne
    • Patricia Dainton
    • Jane Griffiths
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    611
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Montgomery Tully
    • Writers
      • Maurice J. Wilson
      • Montgomery Tully
      • Pip Baker
    • Stars
      • Laurence Payne
      • Patricia Dainton
      • Jane Griffiths
    • 28User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast25

    Laurence Payne
    Laurence Payne
    • Norman Martell
    Patricia Dainton
    Patricia Dainton
    • Helen Martell
    Jane Griffiths
    • Peggy Hill
    Edward Underdown
    Edward Underdown
    • Dr. Murdoch
    John Arnatt
    John Arnatt
    • Supt. Ross
    Humphrey Lestocq
    • Producer
    Lucy Griffiths
    • Miss Potter
    Olive Milbourne
    • Mrs. Booth
    Arthur Hewlett
    Arthur Hewlett
    • Marshall
    Annette Kerr
    • Cinema Cashier
    Cleo Laine
    Cleo Laine
    • Singer
    Sylvia Davis
    • Cinema Sales Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Max Faulkner
    Max Faulkner
    • Det. Sgt. Fred Smith
    • (uncredited)
    Garard Green
    • Patrol Car Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Howell
    Arthur Howell
    • P.C. Williams
    • (uncredited)
    Aileen Lewis
    • Sheila (Party Guest)
    • (uncredited)
    Dudley Moore
    Dudley Moore
    • Piano Accompanist
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Neller
    • Sleeping Man in Theater
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Montgomery Tully
    • Writers
      • Maurice J. Wilson
      • Montgomery Tully
      • Pip Baker
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Film debut of Dudley Moore.
    • Goofs
      At 3 min Norman is driving Peggy home. Within the car they are pictured close together in a tight embrace. However, the view of the couple as seen from the outside looking through the front windshield has them sitting apart.
    • Quotes
      • Norman Martell: I want you to give me a divorce.
      • Helen Martell: What!
      • Norman Martell: Sorry. It's not all your fault. In a way I'm just as much to blame as you are.
    • Connections
      Edited into Kraft Mystery Theater: The Third Alibi (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      NOW AND THEN
      Written by Don Banks and David Dearlove
      Sung by Cleo Laine with Dudley Moore (piano) (uncredited)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 1961 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Al treilea alibi
    • Filming locations
      • Walton Studios, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK(studio: produced at Walton Studios Walton-On-Thames, England)
    • Production company
      • Eternal Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 8m(68 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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