House by the River (1950) — Perfery

(1950)Directed by Fritz Lang88 minThriller, Crime, Drama

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

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.

Louis Haywardas Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyattas Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowmanas John Byrne

Dorothy Patrickas Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemakeras Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper

Jody Gilbertas Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper

Sarah Paddenas Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Peter Broccoas Harry - coroner chairing inquest

Howland Chamberlainas D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

Leslie Kimmellas Mr. Gaunt

Effie Lairdas Mrs. Gaunt

Will Wrightas Inspector Sarten

Kathleen Freemanas Effie Ferguson - Party Guest

Margaret Seddonas Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest

Alex Gerryas Miller, bookseller

Carl Switzeras Walter Herbert, office boy

George Tayloras Coroner's Court Clerk