House by the River
1950 · 88 min
Thriller · Crime · Drama
★ 6.8Wealthy 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.
Crew
- Director Fritz Lang
- Writer Mel Dinelli
- Director of Photography Edward Cronjager
Cast
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose
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
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Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
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Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
Crew
- Director — Fritz Lang
- Writer — Mel Dinelli
- Director of Photography — Edward Cronjager
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