House by the River(1950)
“WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!”
Overview
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
Studio
Republic Pictures
Cast
Louis Hayward
as Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
as Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
as John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
as Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
as Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
as Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
as D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
as Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
as Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
as Inspector Sarten
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Republic Pictures • Fidelity Pictures Corporation
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Where can I watch House by the River?▼
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What is House by the River about?▼
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.
Who directed House by the River?▼
House by the River was directed by Fritz Lang and released in 1950. It is a thriller, crime, drama film.
How long is House by the River?▼
House by the River has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in House by the River?▼
The cast of House by the River includes Louis Hayward as Stephen Byrne, Jane Wyatt as Marjorie Byrne, Lee Bowman as John Byrne, Dorothy Patrick as Emily Gaunt, Ann Shoemaker as Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper and more.
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