House by the River

Thriller, Crime, Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Fritz Lang

Status Released

Release Date 1950-03-23

Storyline

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.

"WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!"