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House by the River

NR19501h 28mFritz Lang
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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

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.

ThrillerCrimeDrama
RiverFilm NoirMurderKiller

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What is House by the River (1950) about?

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.

Who stars in House by the River?

House by the River stars Louis Hayward (Stephen Byrne), Jane Wyatt (Marjorie Byrne), Lee Bowman (John Byrne), Dorothy Patrick (Emily Gaunt), Ann Shoemaker (Mrs. Ambrose). The film was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is House by the River?

House by the River has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950. It is rated NR.

Is House by the River worth watching?

House by the River holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Thriller, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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