House by the River
(1950)
March 23, 1950• 1h 28m
68%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Fritz Lang
Director
Top Billed Cast
LH
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
JW
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
LB
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
DP
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
AS
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
JG
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
SP
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
PB
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
HC
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
LK
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
