House by the River

Plot Summary

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 Cast

Louis Hayward Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper