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WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing! - House by the River
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Title: House by the River

Release Date: 25 Mar 1950

Runtime: 1h 28m

Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Director: Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation

Production Companies: Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (86 votes)

Cast

  • Stephen Byrne: Louis Hayward
  • Marjorie Byrne: Jane Wyatt
  • John Byrne: Lee Bowman
  • Emily Gaunt: Dorothy Patrick
  • Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper: Ann Shoemaker
  • Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper: Jody Gilbert
  • Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook: Sarah Padden
  • Harry - coroner chairing inquest: Peter Brocco
  • D.A.-prosecutor at inquest: Howland Chamberlain
  • Mr. Gaunt: Leslie Kimmell
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