House by the River (1950)

6.8/10 88 min Thriller Crime Drama

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.

Cast

Louis Hayward

Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt

Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman

John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick

Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper

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

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

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