The House Across the Bay (1940)

5.6/10 88 min Drama

Overview

Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda, testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma, who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing about her past.

Cast

George Raft

Steve Larwitt

Joan Bennett

Brenda Bentley

Lloyd Nolan

Slant Kolma

Walter Pidgeon

Tim Nolan

Gladys George

Mary Bogel

Billy Wayne

Barney, bartender

June Knight

Bebe

Peggy Shannon

Alice

Cy Kendall

Crawley

Joe Sawyer

Charlie

Max Wagner

Jim

Georges Renavent

French Official

Joseph Crehan

Federal Man

Edward Fielding

Judge

Virginia Brissac

Landlady

Carol Adams

Chorus Girl

Sam Ash

Broker

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