House by the River

Name: House by the River
Released: 1950

1950NR1h 28m

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

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
Writer: Mel Dinelli
Music: George Antheil
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager

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Cast

Louis HaywardStephen Byrne
Jane WyattMarjorie Byrne
Lee BowmanJohn Byrne
Dorothy PatrickEmily Gaunt
Ann ShoemakerMrs. Ambrose
Jody GilbertFlora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah PaddenMrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter BroccoHarry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland ChamberlainD.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie KimmellMr. Gaunt

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