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House by the River

6.819501h 28mNRMovieThrillerCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorFritz Lang
WriterMel Dinelli
ProducerHoward Welsch

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Cast · Directed by Fritz Lang

LHLouis Hayward
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
JWJane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
LBLee Bowman
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
DPDorothy Patrick
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
ASAnn Shoemaker
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose
JGJody Gilbert
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
SPSarah Padden
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
PBPeter Brocco
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
HCHowland Chamberlain
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
LK
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
EL
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
WWWill Wright
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten

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