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  • House by the River (1950)
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    83 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
House by the River (1950)
Approved
83 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A deranged writer murders a maid after she resists his advances. The writer engages his brother's help in hiding the body, causing unexpected problems for both of them.
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Director
Writers
Mel Dinelli (screenplay) | A.P. Herbert (novel "The House by the River")
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Arthur Hilton (as Arthur D. Hilton)
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Status
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Updated Mar 23, 1950

Release date
Mar 25, 1950 (United States)

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Cast

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28 cast members
Name Known for
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne Stephen Byrne   See fewer
Lee Bowman
John Byrne John Byrne   See fewer
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne Marjorie Byrne   See fewer
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt Emily Gaunt   See fewer
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose Mrs. Ambrose   See fewer
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam Flora Bantam   See fewer
Peter Brocco
Harry - Coroner Harry - Coroner   See fewer
Howland Chamberlain
District Attorney District Attorney   See fewer
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest   See fewer
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach Mrs. Beach   See fewer
Kathleen Freeman
Effie Ferguson - Party Guest Effie Ferguson - Party Guest   See fewer
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten Inspector Sarten   See fewer
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt Mr. Gaunt   See fewer
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt Mrs. Gaunt   See fewer
Bob Burns
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Edgar Caldwell
Square Dancer (uncredited) Square Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Clark
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Dae
Col. Davis (uncredited) Col. Davis (uncredited)   See fewer
Watson Downs
Older Man (uncredited) Older Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Edythe Elliott
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
William Fawcett
Elmer (uncredited) Elmer (uncredited)   See fewer
Alex Gerry
Mr. Miller (uncredited) Mr. Miller (uncredited)   See fewer
Ethel Greenwood
Square Dancer (uncredited) Square Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Jaquet
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Candy McDowell
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Judy Sochor
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer
Walter Herbert (uncredited) Walter Herbert (uncredited)   See fewer
George Taylor
Coroner's Court Clerk (uncredited) Coroner's Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
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