Movie·1950·1h 28m
House by the River
WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!
Directed By
Fritz Lang
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Mel Dinelli
Producer
Howard Welsch
Cinematography
Edward Cronjager
Music
George Antheil
Editor
Arthur Hilton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
113 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
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
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
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
George Taylor
Coroner's Court Clerk
// crew
Crew
Fritz Lang
Director
Mel Dinelli
Writer
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Howard Welsch
Producer
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
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