House by the River
“WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!”
⭐6.7(96 votes)
1950•88 min•Released
ThrillerCrimeDrama
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.
Production Companies
Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Languages
English
Cast
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
Kathleen Freeman
Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
Alex Gerry
Miller, bookseller
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