House by the River 1950

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.

On location

The cast

Louis Hayward Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper

Jody Gilbert Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper

Sarah Padden Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Peter Brocco Harry - coroner chairing inquest

Howland Chamberlain D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

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Leslie Kimmell Mr. Gaunt

E

Effie Laird Mrs. Gaunt

Will Wright Inspector Sarten

Kathleen Freeman Effie Ferguson - Party Guest

Margaret Seddon Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest

Top billing shown. Full cast and crew on IMDB ↗

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