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House by the River
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House by the River

1950-03-23 · 88 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Fritz Lang
Production companies
Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Louis HaywardLouis HaywardStephen Byrne
Jane WyattJane WyattMarjorie Byrne
Lee BowmanLee BowmanJohn Byrne
Dorothy PatrickDorothy PatrickEmily Gaunt
Ann ShoemakerAnn ShoemakerMrs. Ambrose
Jody GilbertJody GilbertFlora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah PaddenSarah PaddenMrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoHarry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland ChamberlainHowland ChamberlainD.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie KimmellMr. Gaunt
Effie LairdMrs. Gaunt
Will WrightWill WrightInspector Sarten
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanEffie Ferguson - Party Guest
Margaret SeddonMargaret SeddonMrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
Alex GerryAlex GerryMiller, bookseller
Carl SwitzerCarl SwitzerWalter Herbert, office boy
George TaylorCoroner's Court Clerk

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