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House by the River(1950)

03/25/1950

(US)

1h 28m

67%
User Score
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 Lang

Director

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Louis Hayward

Louis Hayward

Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman

Lee Bowman

John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick

Dorothy Patrick

Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker

Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper

Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert

Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper

Sarah Padden

Sarah Padden

Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Peter Brocco

Peter Brocco

Harry - coroner chairing inquest

Howland Chamberlain

Howland Chamberlain

D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$ 0

Revenue

$ 0

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