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House by the River (1950)

APPROVED  88 min  -  Crime | Drama | Film-Noir   -  25 March 1950 (USA)
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A deranged writer murders a maid after she resists his advances. The writer engages his brother's help in hiding the body, and then watches as the brother becomes the prime suspect.

Director:

Fritz Lang

Writers:

Mel Dinelli (screen play), A.P. Herbert (novel)

Stars:

Louis Hayward, Lee Bowman and Jane Wyatt
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Louis Hayward Louis Hayward ...
Stephen Byrne
Lee Bowman Lee Bowman ...
John Byrne
Jane Wyatt Jane Wyatt ...
Marjorie Byrne
Dorothy Patrick Dorothy Patrick ...
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker Ann Shoemaker ...
Mrs. Ambrose
Jody Gilbert Jody Gilbert ...
Flora Bantam
Peter Brocco Peter Brocco ...
Harry - Coroner
Howland Chamberlain Howland Chamberlain ...
District Attorney
Margaret Seddon Margaret Seddon ...
Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
Sarah Padden Sarah Padden ...
Mrs. Beach
Kathleen Freeman Kathleen Freeman ...
Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
Will Wright ...
Inspector Sarten
Leslie Kimmell Leslie Kimmell ...
Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird Effie Laird ...
Mrs. Gaunt
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A deranged writer murders a maid after she resists his advances. The writer engages his brother's help in hiding the body, and then watches as the brother becomes the prime suspect. Written by Ray Hamel <hamel@primate.wisc.edu>  

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Brother | Writer | Murder | Rowing Boat | Beautiful Woman  | See more »

Taglines:

WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir | Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A Casa à Beira do Rio See more »

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fidelity Pictures Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Fritz Lang originally wanted a black woman to play the role of Emily Gaunt but the producers refused. See more »