The read
A Balasaur Score of 67 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 60%. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
120 audience votes
Key crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Mel DinelliWriter
- George AntheilOriginal Music Composer
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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Themes
riverfilm noirmurderkiller