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House by the River (1950)

WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!

6.81h 28mThriller • Crime • Drama
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Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director
Fritz Lang
Writers
Mel Dinelli
Release Year
1950
Runtime
88 minutes
Genre
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
6.8 / 10 (114 votes)

Top 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 - 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

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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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