House by the River(1950)
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.
Movie: House by the River
Top 10 Billed Cast
Stephen Byrne
Marjorie Byrne
John Byrne
Emily Gaunt
Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
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