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House by the River (1950)

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

  • Mar 23, 1950
  • 1h 28m
  • NR

6.8/10

TMDB user score
122 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

House by the River is a 1950 thriller and crime film directed by Fritz Lang. Its leading cast includes Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt and Lee Bowman. It runs for 1 hour 28 minutes.

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.

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Time needed
1 hour 28 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 122 TMDB votes

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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
  • 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
  • Carl Switzer Walter Herbert, office boy
  • George Taylor Coroner's Court Clerk

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