House by the River (1950)
"WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!"

Title: House by the River
Original Title: House by the River
Release Date: 1950-03-25
Status: Released
Rating: 6.7/10 (from 89 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Production Companies: Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation
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.
Cast

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