House by the River

6.8 1950 Fritz Lang 1h 28m
Thriller Crime Drama
House by the River

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.

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 - Stephen's houseeper
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