The Third Alibi
Synopsis
A composer is stuck in a middle-class marriage and finds that his affair with his wife's half-sister has resulted in a pregnancy. When his wife refuses to give him a divorce he hatches a murder scheme that is too clever by half.
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Laurence Payne
Norman Martell
Patricia Dainton
Helen Martell
Jane Griffiths
Peggy Hill
Edward Underdown
Dr. Peter Murdoch
John Arnatt
Supt. Ross
Humphrey Lestocq
Simmons, the Producer
Lucy Griffiths
Miss Potter
Olive Milbourne
Mrs. Booth
Arthur Hewlett
Marshall
Annette Kerr
Cinema cashier
Cleo Laine
Cleo
Dudley Moore
Rehearsal Pianist (Uncredited)
Sylvia Davis
Cinema sales girl (uncredited)
Max Faulkner
Det. Sgt. Fred Smith (uncredited)
Garard Green
Patrol car policeman (uncredited)
Arthur Howell
P.C. Williams (uncredited)
Richard Neller
Sleeping Man in Theater (uncredited)
Pat Ryan
Detective Examining Tape-Recorder (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice J. Wilson, Montgomery Tully
- Original Score
- Don Banks
- Original Title
- The Third Alibi
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Eternal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Maurice J. Wilson, Montgomery Tully, Jane Baker, Philip Baker
Don Banks
Walter J. Harvey
Jim Connock
Maurice J. Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Montgomery Tully
Director
Maurice J. Wilson
Screenplay
Jim Connock
Editor
Montgomery Tully
Screenplay
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Maurice J. Wilson
Producer
Don Banks
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Alibi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Third Alibi about?
A composer is stuck in a middle-class marriage and finds that his affair with his wife's half-sister has resulted in a pregnancy. When his wife refuses to give him a divorce he hatches a murder scheme that is too clever by half.
Who directed The Third Alibi?
The Third Alibi was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in The Third Alibi?
The principal cast of The Third Alibi includes Laurence Payne, Patricia Dainton, Jane Griffiths, Edward Underdown, John Arnatt.
When was The Third Alibi released and how long is it?
The Third Alibi was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Third Alibi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Third Alibi was composed by Don Banks.