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House by the River

House by the River1950

★6.888 minThrillerCrimeDrama

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.

Director

Writer

Score

Stars

Louis Hayward Jane Wyatt Lee Bowman

Cast17

Louis Hayward
as Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
as Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
as John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
as Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
as Mrs. Ambrose
Jody Gilbert
as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
as Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
as D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
L
Leslie Kimmell
as Mr. Gaunt
E
Effie Laird
as Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
as Inspector Sarten
Kathleen Freeman
as Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
Margaret Seddon
as Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
Alex Gerry
as Miller, bookseller
Carl Switzer
as Walter Herbert, office boy
G
George Taylor
as Coroner's Court Clerk

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