The House Across the Lake
Hypnotic...Fascinating...a lure to all who crossed her path!
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
68 min
Release Date
1954-04-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
25
Vote Average
5.5
Alex Nicol
Mark Kendrick
Hillary Brooke
Carol Forrest
Sid James
Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
Susan Stephen
Andrea Forrest
Paul Carpenter
Vincent Gordon
Alan Wheatley
Inspector MacLennan
Peter Illing
Harry Stevens
Gordon McLeod
Doctor Emery
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Hardcastle
John Sharp
Mr. Hardcastle
Hugh Dempster
Frank
Monti DeLyle
Head Waiter
Howard Lang
Inspector Edgar (uncredited)
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