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The House Across the Lake (1954)

NR · 1954-04-16 · 1h 8m · EN
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Hypnotic...Fascinating...a lure to all who crossed her path!

Sensuous and desirable, Carol Forrest has always attracted the attention of men. Expert in the art of manipulation and control she married an older man, loving only his vast wealth and continued to amuse herself with indiscreet affairs. But when neighbour Mark Kendrick lets slip that her husband intends cutting her out of his will Carol concentrates all her attentions on the unsuspecting Kendrick, obtaining his help to dispose of this irritating obstacle.

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Ken HughesDirector

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Alex NicolAlex NicolMark KendrickHillary BrookeHillary BrookeCarol ForrestSidney JamesSidney JamesBeverly Forrest (as Sidney James)Susan StephenSusan StephenAndrea ForrestPaul CarpenterPaul CarpenterVincent GordonAlan WheatleyAlan WheatleyInspector MacLennanPeter IllingPeter IllingHarry StevensGordon McLeodGordon McLeodDoctor EmeryJoan HicksonJoan HicksonMrs. HardcastleJohn SharpJohn SharpMr. HardcastleHugh DempsterHugh DempsterFrankMonti DeLyleMonti DeLyleHead Waiter

Keywords

LakeBoatInfidelityHouseNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityLake · Boat · InfidelityVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference136222

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What is The House Across the Lake about?

Sensuous and desirable, Carol Forrest has always attracted the attention of men. Expert in the art of manipulation and control she married an older man, loving only his vast wealth and continued to amuse herself with indiscreet affairs. But when neighbour Mark Kendrick lets slip that her husband intends cutting her out of his will Carol concentrates all her attentions on the unsuspecting Kendrick, obtaining his help to dispose of this irritating obstacle.

How long is The House Across the Lake?

The House Across the Lake has a runtime of 68 minutes.