House by the River
"WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!"
Originally released in 1950. House by the River is a thriller/crime film. directed by Fritz Lang. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, and Lee Bowman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (100 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis Hayward
as Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
as Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
as John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
as Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
as Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
as Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
as D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
as Mr. Gaunt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
- Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House by the River 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 sibl...
Who directed House by the River?
House by the River was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is House by the River?
House by the River has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was House by the River released?
House by the River was released on March 23, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in House by the River?
The main cast of House by the River includes Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick, Ann Shoemaker.