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The House Across the Bay
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The House Across the Bay

1940-03-01 · 88 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Crime · Thriller

Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda, testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma, who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing about her past.

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Production details

Directors
Archie Mayo
Production companies
Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 713,965
Revenue
USD 684,374

Top Cast

George RaftGeorge RaftSteve Larwitt
Joan BennettJoan BennettBrenda Bentley
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanSlant Kolma
Walter PidgeonWalter PidgeonTim Nolan
Gladys GeorgeGladys GeorgeMary Bogel
Billy WayneBilly WayneBarney, bartender
June KnightJune KnightBebe
Peggy ShannonPeggy ShannonAlice
Cy KendallCy KendallCrawley
Frank BrunoJerry - Slant's Henchman
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerCharlie
Max WagnerMax WagnerJim
Georges RenaventGeorges RenaventFrench Official
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanFederal Man
Edward FieldingEdward FieldingJudge
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacLandlady
Carol AdamsCarol AdamsChorus Girl
Sam AshSam AshBroker
Herbert AshleyMan in Park
John BohnReporter

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