Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
1950•1h 28m•Released•EN
House by the River
“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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
March 23, 1950
Runtime
1h 28m
Rating
6.8 / 10
Votes
122
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.7
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Cast
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Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose
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
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Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
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Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
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