The Shadow's Edge
2025 · Action · Crime
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Film / 1950
House by the River
Directed by
Fritz Lang
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Louis HaywardStephen Byrne
Jane WyattMarjorie Byrne
Lee BowmanJohn Byrne
Dorothy PatrickEmily Gaunt
Ann ShoemakerMrs. Ambrose
Jody GilbertFlora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah PaddenMrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter BroccoHarry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland ChamberlainD.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie KimmellMr. Gaunt
Effie LairdMrs. Gaunt
Will WrightInspector Sarten
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