Saville is told by a palm reader he is doomed to become a murderer at some future time. He decides to get the inevitable out of the way before his upcoming society wedding, and goes about attempting the crime on several likely victims.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Terry-ThomasLord Arthur Savile | Lord Arthur Savile |
 Robert CooteBaines | Baines |
 Ernest ThesigerThe Dean | The Dean |
 Penny MorrellSybil Merton | Sybil Merton |
 Ambrosine PhillpottsLady Julia | Lady Julia |
 Arthur LoweMr. Podgers | Mr. Podgers |
 Eric PohlmannHerr Winkelkopf | Herr Winkelkopf |
 Nora NicholsonAunt Clementina | Aunt Clementina |
 Kynaston ReevesUncle Jaspar | Uncle Jaspar |