House by the River

House by the River

1950
1h 28m
6.8

6.8/10

122 votes • View on IMDb
Thriller Crime Drama

"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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Republic Pictures Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

river film noir murder killer

Quick Facts

Release Date March 23, 1950
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0042579

Cast

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

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

Leslie Kimmell
Leslie Kimmell

Mr. Gaunt

Effie Laird
Effie Laird

Mrs. Gaunt

Will Wright
Will Wright

Inspector Sarten

Key Crew

Fritz Lang
Director
Howard Welsch
Producer
Mel Dinelli
Writer