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House by the River (1950)

Poster for House by the River

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Fritz Lang
  • Profile picture of Louis Hayward
    Stephen Byrne Louis Hayward
  • Profile picture of Jane Wyatt
    Marjorie Byrne Jane Wyatt
  • Profile picture of Lee Bowman
    John Byrne Lee Bowman
  • Profile picture of Dorothy Patrick
    Emily Gaunt Dorothy Patrick
  • Profile picture of Ann Shoemaker
    Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper Ann Shoemaker
  • Profile picture of Sarah Padden
    Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook Sarah Padden
  • Profile picture of Peter Brocco
    Harry - coroner chairing inquest Peter Brocco
  • Profile picture of Howland Chamberlain
    D.A.-prosecutor at inquest Howland Chamberlain

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  • film noir
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