House by the River (1950)
WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!
1950 · NR · 1h 28m · Thriller, Crime, Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: Fritz Lang
Writers: A.P. Herbert, Mel Dinelli
Music by: George Antheil
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Editor: Arthur Hilton
Rated 6.8/10 by 116 viewers
Cast
Louis Hayward as Stephen ByrneJane Wyatt as Marjorie ByrneLee Bowman as John ByrneDorothy Patrick as Emily GauntAnn Shoemaker as Mrs. AmbroseJody Gilbert as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeperSarah Padden as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cookPeter Brocco as Harry - coroner chairing inquestHowland Chamberlain as D.A.-prosecutor at inquestLeslie Kimmell as Mr. GauntEffie Laird as Mrs. GauntWill Wright as Inspector SartenMore like this
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