Thriller Crime Drama
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.
Directed by
Fritz Lang
Written by
Mel Dinelli
Kathleen Freeman
Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
Carl Switzer
Walter Herbert, office boy
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Alex Gerry
Miller, bookseller
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
George Taylor
Coroner's Court Clerk

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