

House by the River
Visit website6.7/10 • 96
1950-03-25 • 1h 28m
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.
- Directors
- Fritz Lang
- Writters
- Mel Dinelli
- Editors
- Arthur Hilton

House by the River
Visit website1950-03-25 • 1h 28m
6.7/10 • 96
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.
- Directors
- Fritz Lang
- Writters
- Mel Dinelli
- Editors
- Arthur Hilton
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsLouis 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
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- Status
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- riverfilm noirmurderkiller