House by the River (1950)

Name: House by the River
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1950
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick, Ann Shoemaker

1h 28m United States of America

Thriller Crime Drama

Plot

Stephen Byrne, a prosperous author, becomes infatuated with the family maid, but when she rebuffs his advances, he resorts to murder. Consumed by jealousy towards his brother John, Stephen plots to frame him for the crime. Meanwhile, his domineering behavior takes a toll on his devoted wife, Marjorie, who grapples with the fallout of her husband's dark descent. As tensions rise, the web of deceit and betrayal threatens to unravel their lives, leading to a chilling exploration of guilt and ambition.

Cast

Louis Hayward Jane Wyatt Lee Bowman Dorothy Patrick Ann Shoemaker Jody Gilbert Sarah Padden Peter Brocco Howland Chamberlain Leslie Kimmell Effie Laird Will Wright Kathleen Freeman Margaret Seddon Alex Gerry