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The House Across the Lake
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The House Across the Lake

1954-04-16 · 68 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Thriller

Sensuous and desirable, Carol Forrest has always attracted the attention of men. Expert in the art of manipulation and control she married an older man, loving only his vast wealth and continued to amuse herself with indiscreet affairs. But when neighbour Mark Kendrick lets slip that her husband intends cutting her out of his will Carol concentrates all her attentions on the unsuspecting Kendrick, obtaining his help to dispose of this irritating obstacle.

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Directors
Ken Hughes
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alex NicolAlex NicolMark Kendrick
Hillary BrookeHillary BrookeCarol Forrest
Sidney JamesSidney JamesBeverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
Susan StephenSusan StephenAndrea Forrest
Paul CarpenterPaul CarpenterVincent Gordon
Alan WheatleyAlan WheatleyInspector MacLennan
Peter IllingPeter IllingHarry Stevens
Gordon McLeodGordon McLeodDoctor Emery
Joan HicksonJoan HicksonMrs. Hardcastle
John SharpMr. Hardcastle
Hugh DempsterFrank
Monti DeLyleHead Waiter
Howard LangInspector Edgar (uncredited)

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