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House by the River

  • 1950
  • Approved
  • 1h 23m
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House by the River (1950)
House By The River: An Absent-Minded Murder
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Fritz Lang
  • Writers
    • Mel Dinelli
    • A.P. Herbert
  • Stars
    • Louis Hayward
    • Lee Bowman
    • Jane Wyatt
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    5.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fritz Lang
    • Writers
      • Mel Dinelli
      • A.P. Herbert
    • Stars
      • Louis Hayward
      • Lee Bowman
      • Jane Wyatt
    • 69User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward
    • Stephen Byrne
    Lee Bowman
    Lee Bowman
    • John Byrne
    Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt
    • Marjorie Byrne
    Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick
    • Emily Gaunt
    Ann Shoemaker
    Ann Shoemaker
    • Mrs. Ambrose
    Jody Gilbert
    Jody Gilbert
    • Flora Bantam
    Peter Brocco
    Peter Brocco
    • Harry - Coroner
    Howland Chamberlain
    Howland Chamberlain
    • District Attorney
    Margaret Seddon
    Margaret Seddon
    • Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
    Sarah Padden
    Sarah Padden
    • Mrs. Beach
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
    Will Wright
    Will Wright
    • Inspector Sarten
    Leslie Kimmell
    • Mr. Gaunt
    Effie Laird
    • Mrs. Gaunt
    Bob Burns
    Bob Burns
    • Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Edgar Caldwell
    • Square Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Clark
    Edward Clark
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Dae
    Frank Dae
    • Col. Davis
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Fritz Lang
    • Writers
      • Mel Dinelli
      • A.P. Herbert
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    User reviews69

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Fritz Lang originally wanted a black woman to play the role of Emily Gaunt, but faced opposition from the Hays Office, which forbade the depiction of interracial romance between blacks and whites.
    • Goofs
      The women are dressed in turn of the century type clothing but the men are wearing modern hats and suits.
    • Quotes
      • John Byrne: You must be very, very ill Stephen...
      • Stephen Byrne: Ill?
    • Connections
      Featured in Le documentaire culturel: Le funeste destin du docteur Frankenstein (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Turkey in the Straw
      (uncredited)
      American folk song
      Author unknown

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 25, 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Floodtide
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Fidelity Pictures Corporation
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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