
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


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March 23, 1950
1h 28m
6.8
Fritz Lang
Mel Dinelli, A.P. Herbert
114


Republic Pictures
US
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
US

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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