House by the River
“WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!”
Synopsis
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.
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Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
Kathleen Freeman
Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
Alex Gerry
Miller, bookseller
Carl Switzer
Walter Herbert, office boy
George Taylor
Coroner's Court Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Dinelli, A.P. Herbert
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- House by the River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Mel Dinelli, A.P. Herbert
George Antheil
Edward Cronjager
Arthur Hilton
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Mel Dinelli
Writer
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Howard Welsch
Producer
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House by the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed House by the River?
House by the River was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in House by the River?
The principal cast of House by the River includes Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick, Ann Shoemaker.
When was House by the River released and how long is it?
House by the River was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for House by the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House by the River was composed by George Antheil.
Is House by the River based on a book or true story?
House by the River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.P. Herbert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for House by the River?
House by the River holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).