House by the River

1950

NR

1h 28m

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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.

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Writers

A.P. Herbert(novel by)
Mel Dinelli(writer by)
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Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
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Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
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Lee Bowman
John Byrne
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Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
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Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
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Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
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Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
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Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
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Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
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Kathleen Freeman
Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
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Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
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Alex Gerry
Miller, bookseller
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Carl Switzer
Walter Herbert, office boy
George Taylor
Coroner's Court Clerk

Directors

Writers

A.P. Herbert(novel by)
Mel Dinelli(writer by)

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Release date

March 25, 1950 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production companies

Republic Pictures
Fidelity Pictures Corporation

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