House by the River
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.
Top 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
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “House by the River” in the United States, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United States can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 23 Sept 2026.