House by the River (1950)

Name: House by the River
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1950
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.8

★ 6.8· 88 min· Thriller, Crime, Drama

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.

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Cast

Louis Hayward

Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt

Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman

John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick

Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Ambrose

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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Leslie Kimmell

Mr. Gaunt

Louis Hayward — Stephen Byrne

Louis Hayward (1909–1985) was a British actor born in South Africa.

Jane Wyatt — Marjorie Byrne

From Wikipedia

Lee Bowman — John Byrne

Lee Bowman (December 28, 1914 – December 25, 1979) was an American film and television actor. According to one obituary, "his roles ranged from romantic lead to worldly, wisecracking lout in his most famous years".