Homicide for Three
Synopsis
While on shore leave to celebrate his first anniversary, Lt. Peter Duluth (Warren Douglas) takes his wife, Iris (Audrey Long), to a Los Angeles hotel but is turned away. When mysterious Colette (Stephanie Bachelor) offers them her suite, the young couple becomes entangled in a murder plot. Aided by two PIs, Peter and Iris find two corpses and are desperate to locate Colette before she becomes the next victim, but the killers are one step ahead.
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Warren Douglas
Lt. Peter Duluth
Audrey Long
Iris Duluth
Grant Withers
Joe Hatch
Lloyd Corrigan
Emmanuel Catt
Stephanie Bachelor
Collette Rose
George Lynn
Bill Daggett
Tala Birell
Rita Brown
Joseph Crehan
Police Captain
Benny Baker
Cabbie
Sid Tomack
Cabbie
Patsy Moran
Hotel Maid
Dick Elliott
Doorman at Atwood Towers
Eddie Dunn
Circus Doorman
Billy Curtis
Circus Performer
Robert J. Wilke
Policeman
Chuck Roberson
Joe - Policeman
John Newland
Desk Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradbury Foote
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- Homicide for Three
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Bradbury Foote, Hugh Wheeler, Richard W. Webb
R. Dale Butts
John MacBurnie
Harry Keller
Department Leadership Roster
George Blair
Director
Bradbury Foote
Screenplay
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Harry Keller
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homicide for Three
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Homicide for Three about?
While on shore leave to celebrate his first anniversary, Lt. Peter Duluth (Warren Douglas) takes his wife, Iris (Audrey Long), to a Los Angeles hotel but is turned away. When mysterious Colette (Stephanie Bachelor) offers them her suite, the young couple becomes entangled in a murder plot. Aided by two PIs, Peter and Iris find two corpses and are desperate to locate Colette before she becomes the next victim, but the killers are one step ahead.
Who directed Homicide for Three?
Homicide for Three was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in Homicide for Three?
The principal cast of Homicide for Three includes Warren Douglas, Audrey Long, Grant Withers, Lloyd Corrigan, Stephanie Bachelor.
When was Homicide for Three released and how long is it?
Homicide for Three was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Homicide for Three?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Homicide for Three was composed by R. Dale Butts.
Is Homicide for Three based on a book or true story?
Homicide for Three is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hugh Wheeler", Novel: "Richard W. Webb".