House by the River

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.

Cast

Louis Hayward

as Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt

as Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman

as John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick

as Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker

as Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper

Jody Gilbert

as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper

Sarah Padden

as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Peter Brocco

as Harry - coroner chairing inquest

Howland Chamberlain

as D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

Leslie Kimmell

as Mr. Gaunt

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