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House by the River (1950)

Film · 1950 · 88 min · NR · Thriller · Crime · Drama

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.

Directed by Fritz Lang

Starring Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick, Ann Shoemaker, Jody Gilbert, Sarah Padden, Peter Brocco

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In cinemas23 March 1950
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