

House by the River (1950)
Thriller
Crime
Drama
- 1h 28m
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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.
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.
Top Billed 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
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