The House Across the Bay (1940)
Overview
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.
Cast
George Raft
Steve Larwitt
Joan Bennett
Brenda Bentley
Lloyd Nolan
Slant Kolma
Walter Pidgeon
Tim Nolan
Gladys George
Mary Bogel
Billy Wayne
Barney, bartender
June Knight
Bebe
Peggy Shannon
Alice
Cy Kendall
Crawley
Joe Sawyer
Charlie
Max Wagner
Jim
Georges Renavent
French Official
Joseph Crehan
Federal Man
Edward Fielding
Judge
Virginia Brissac
Landlady
Carol Adams
Chorus Girl
Sam Ash
Broker
