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6.8·1950·88 min·English·Directed by Fritz Lang
WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!
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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.
Main Cast
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
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Lizzie2023★7/10Jul 5, 2026
I'll give the first comment – a solid noir drama, with a mediocre story but good actors. When you have a brother like that, you don't need any enemies.
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TorgoVIP★8/10Sep 4, 2022
Very solid, stylish, and at times downright brutal Lang noir.
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