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House by the River · LeviOsa

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1950·NR

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

ThrillerCrimeDrama1h 28m

🍅60%

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60%

Tomatometer

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67%

Popcornmeter

6.8

TMDB

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.

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Details

DirectorFritz Lang

ReleasedMar 23, 1950

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studios

Republic PicturesFidelity Pictures Corporation

Cast

Louis Hayward

Louis Hayward

Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman

Lee Bowman

John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick

Dorothy Patrick

Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker

Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Ambrose

Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert

Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper

Sarah Padden

Sarah Padden

Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Peter Brocco

Peter Brocco

Harry - coroner chairing inquest

Howland Chamberlain

Howland Chamberlain

D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

Leslie Kimmell

Mr. Gaunt

Effie Laird

Mrs. Gaunt

Will Wright

Will Wright

Inspector Sarten

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

MUBI

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

3 fresh · 3 rotten

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Helen Bower

RTDetroit Free PressSep 14, 2021

The whole picture has been hammed up until it would be funny if it wasn't so unbearably dull.

M

Michael Atkinson

RTVillage VoiceOct 15, 2014

Its 85 minutes stuffed with shadowy menace, odd magical-realisms (what is it with the jumping fish?), and effortless tension, House by the River is quintessential Lang.

V

Variety Staff

RTVarietyMar 26, 2009

House by the River is a fair mystery which lacks sufficient plot twists and suspense.

J

Justine Smith

RTVague VisagesJun 5, 2024

In House by the River, Lang frames the narrative of the perfect murder around wealth and privilege, rather than outright cleverness. Stephen’s social standing becomes the only thing that protects him from accusations...

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Information

Title

House by the River

Released

Mar 23, 1950

Rated

NR

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 28m

Status

Released

Studios

Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation

Underworld U.S.A.