House by the River

Name: House by the River
Director: Fritz Lang
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1950
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick, Ann Shoemaker

WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!

19501h 28m6.8(114 votes)

ThrillerCrimeDrama

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.

House by the River (1950) is a thriller, crime, and drama film directed by Fritz Lang. It stars Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, and Lee Bowman. The film runs for 1 hour 28 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 114 votes.

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Director

Fritz Lang

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

Is House by the River Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About House by the River

Where can I watch House by the River?

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Who stars in House by the River?

House by the River stars Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, and Dorothy Patrick, and was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is House by the River?

House by the River has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes.

When did House by the River come out?

House by the River was released in 1950.

What genre is House by the River?

House by the River is a thriller, crime, and drama film.

Is House by the River worth watching?

House by the River holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.