Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
Frequently Asked Questions
House by the River was released on March 23, 1950.
The runtime of House by the River is 1h 28m.
House by the River is a Thriller, Crime, Drama movie.
House by the River has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
House by the River is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
House by the River was directed by Fritz Lang.
The main cast of House by the River includes Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman.
House by the River is originally in English.