Movie: House by the River

Top 10 Billed 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

Jody Gilbert
Jody Gilbert

Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper

Sarah Padden
Sarah Padden

Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Peter Brocco
Peter Brocco

Harry - coroner chairing inquest

Howland Chamberlain
Howland Chamberlain

D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

Leslie Kimmell
Leslie Kimmell

Mr. Gaunt

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1950-03-25

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

    WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!

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  • Languages:

    English
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