House by the River

IMDb 6.7 1950 • 88 min • ThrillerCrimeDrama

Director

Fritz Lang

Country

US

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
Louis Hayward Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
Lee Bowman John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Dorothy Patrick Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Ann Shoemaker Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper