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1951 · Film
Film · Released
House by the River
“WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!”
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House by the River at a glance
House by the River is a 1950 thriller and crime film, running 1h 28m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1950-03-23
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 122 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmWealthy 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
14 names
Louis HaywardStephen Byrne
Jane WyattMarjorie Byrne
Lee BowmanJohn Byrne
Dorothy PatrickEmily Gaunt
Ann ShoemakerMrs. Ambrose
Jody GilbertFlora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah PaddenMrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter BroccoHarry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland ChamberlainD.A.-prosecutor at inquestLeslie KimmellMr. Gaunt
Effie LairdMrs. Gaunt
Will WrightInspector Sarten
Kathleen FreemanEffie Ferguson - Party Guest
Margaret SeddonMrs. Whittaker - Party GuestQuestions about House by the River
Quick answersWhere can I watch House by the River in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, House by the River is listed on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is House by the River suitable for children?
House by the River is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is House by the River about?
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.
How long is House by the River?
House by the River runs for 1h 28m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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