House by the River (1950)

WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!

Movie · Thriller, Crime, Drama · 1h 28m · Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB · Released March 23, 1950

Overview

Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.

Directed by Fritz Lang

Cast

• Louis Hayward as Stephen Byrne
• Jane Wyatt as Marjorie Byrne
• Lee Bowman as John Byrne
• Dorothy Patrick as Emily Gaunt
• Ann Shoemaker as Mrs. Ambrose
• Jody Gilbert as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
• Sarah Padden as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
• Peter Brocco as Harry - coroner chairing inquest
• Howland Chamberlain as D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
• Leslie Kimmell as Mr. Gaunt
• Effie Laird as Mrs. Gaunt
• Will Wright as Inspector Sarten

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