The House Across the Bay (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1940, The House Across the Bay is a drama film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 88 minutes. “THREE MEN IN LOVE WITH THE SAME WOMAN! EACH DETERMINED TO GET HER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda, testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma, who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing about her past.
Who’s in it. The House Across the Bay stars George Raft as Steve Larwitt, Joan Bennett as Brenda Bentley, Lloyd Nolan as Slant Kolma and Walter Pidgeon as Tim Nolan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The House Across the Bay has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $684.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House Across the Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House Across the Bay tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The House Across the Bay (1940)?
- In USA, The House Across the Bay is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House Across the Bay worth watching?
- The House Across the Bay holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House Across the Bay?
- The House Across the Bay stars George Raft, Joan Bennett, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Pidgeon and Gladys George.
- When was The House Across the Bay released?
- The House Across the Bay was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.