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House by the River( 1950)

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

Overview

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 Billed Cast

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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

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      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

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      Leslie Kimmell

      Mr. Gaunt

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      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

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      George Taylor

      Coroner's Court Clerk

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • river
    • film noir
    • murder
    • killer