House by the River (1950)
25/03/1950
Thriller, Crime, Drama
1h 28m
- 67% (92 votes)
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WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!
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.
- Fritz LangDirector
- Mel DinelliWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Keywords
- river
- film noir
- murder
- killer
Top Billed Cast
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
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