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Release Date:
March 25, 1950
Original Title:
House by the River
Alternate Titles:
Das Todeshaus am Fluss
Die Villa am Ufer
Genres:
Crime | Drama | Thriller
Production Companies:
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Republic Pictures
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 16 RO: 18+ US: NR
Runtime: 88
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.
Art Direction:
Boris Leven
Costume Design:
Adele Palmer
Director:
Fritz Lang
Director of Photography:
Edward Cronjager
Editor:
Arthur Hilton
Novel:
A.P. Herbert
Original Music Composer:
George Antheil
Producer:
Howard Welsch
Sound Designer:
Howard Wilson
Dick Tyler Sr.
Writer:
Mel Dinelli
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