Movie poster for House by the River
TMDb Rating
6.7/10

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House by the River (1950)

ThrillerCrimeDrama
88 min

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

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.

Director

Fritz Lang

Top Cast

Louis HaywardJane WyattLee BowmanDorothy PatrickAnn Shoemaker

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