House by the River

House by the River (2024)

2024

Crime / Thriller / Drama

6.7 from 10 with total 40 votes

1950-03-25

88 minutes

Louis Hayward stars as a wealthy man who tries to seduce the family maid. She resists, and he kills her. Long jealous of his brother Lee Bowman, Hayward does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Hayward\'s arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Jane Wyatt. Originally, director Lang had proposed that the unfortunate maid be a black woman, but was over ruled

Louis Hayward character Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt character Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman character John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick character Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker character Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper

Jody Gilbert character Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper

Sarah Padden character Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Peter Brocco character Harry - coroner chairing inquest

Howland Chamberlain character D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

Leslie Kimmell character Mr. Gaunt

Effie Laird character Mrs. Gaunt

Will Wright character Inspector Sarten

Kathleen Freeman character Effie Ferguson - Party Guest

Margaret Seddon character Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest

Alex Gerry character Miller, bookseller

Carl Switzer character Walter Herbert, office boy

George Taylor character Coroner's Court Clerk