Directed by Fritz Lang
1h 28m
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.
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
Fritz Lang
Director
Mel Dinelli
Writer
A.P. Herbert
Novel
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Howard Welsch
Producer
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Dick Tyler Sr.
Sound Designer
Howard Wilson
Sound Designer