CinemaOSMovie · 1950 · 1h 28m · NR
House by the River

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

68%(122)IMDbThrillerCrimeDrama

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.

Directed byFritz Lang

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
March 23, 1950
Studios
Republic PicturesFidelity Pictures Corporation

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Mr. Gaunt

Creative team
Directed by
Fritz Lang
Fritz Lang
Written by
Mel Dinelli
Produced by
Howard Welsch

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