The Third Alibi (1961): Cast
The Third Alibi is a 1961 drama thriller directed by Montgomery Tully, starring Laurence Payne as Norman Martell, Jane Griffiths and Dudley Moore. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Eternal Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Third Alibi About?
The premise of The Third Alibi without spoilers.
Laurence Payne plays a frustrated composer trapped in a conventional middle‑class marriage. When his affair with his wife’s half‑sister, Jane Griffiths, leads to an unexpected pregnancy, his wife denies him a divorce. Desperate, he devises an elaborate murder plot that proves both cunning and dangerously flawed.
The Third Alibi Cast & Characters
Laurence Payne leads the cast as Norman Martell, with Jane Griffiths as Peggy Hill and Dudley Moore as Rehearsal Pianist (Uncredited). Directed by Montgomery Tully; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Montgomery Tully
- Laurence Payne as Norman Martell
- Jane Griffiths as Peggy Hill
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Dudley Moore as Rehearsal Pianist (Uncredited) - John Tatham as Detective / Fingerprints Officer (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Third Alibi
· 18 more- Aileen Lewis Sheila (Party Guest) (uncredited)
- Lucy Griffiths Miss Potter
- Edward Underdown Dr. Peter Murdoch
- Pat Ryan Detective Examining Tape-Recorder (uncredited)
- John Arnatt Supt. Ross
- Stuart Saunders Cinema manager (uncredited)
- Arthur Hewlett Marshall
- Max Faulkner Det. Sgt. Fred Smith (uncredited)
- Arthur Howell P.C. Williams (uncredited)
- Richard Neller Sleeping Man in Theater (uncredited)
- Patricia Dainton Helen Martell
- Garard Green Patrol car policeman (uncredited)
- Cleo Laine Cleo
- Humphrey Lestocq Simmons, the Producer
- Arthur Skinner Det. Sgt. Carter (uncredited)
- Sylvia Davis Cinema sales girl (uncredited)
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- Olive Milbourne Mrs. Booth
- Annette Kerr Cinema cashier
Cars in The Third Alibi
3 cars on screen, including the 1959 Riley 4/68 and the 1960 Triumph TR3A.
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1959 Riley 4/68 Important role -
1960 Triumph TR3A Important role -
1957 Wolseley 6/90 Series III Important role
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The Third Alibi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Third Alibi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Third Alibi?
The Third Alibi runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Third Alibi released?
The Third Alibi was released on March 15, 1961.
Who directed The Third Alibi?
The Third Alibi was directed by Montgomery Tully.
More films by Montgomery Tully Who is in the cast of The Third Alibi?
The Third Alibi stars Laurence Payne as Norman Martell, Jane Griffiths as Peggy Hill and Dudley Moore as Rehearsal Pianist (Uncredited), among 22 credited actors.
Does The Third Alibi have a post-credit scene?
No. The Third Alibi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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