House by the River 1950

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.

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Cast

• Louis Hayward Stephen Byrne
• Jane Wyatt Marjorie Byrne
• Lee Bowman John Byrne
• Dorothy Patrick Emily Gaunt
• Ann Shoemaker Mrs. Ambrose
• Jody Gilbert Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
• Sarah Padden Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
• Peter Brocco Harry - coroner chairing inquest
• Howland Chamberlain D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
• Leslie Kimmell Mr. Gaunt

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