The House Across the Bay (1940)

5.6/10 • 88 min • Drama Crime Thriller

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

Joan Bennett

Lloyd Nolan

Walter Pidgeon

Gladys George

Billy Wayne

Barney, bartender

June Knight

Peggy Shannon

Cy Kendall

Joe Sawyer

Max Wagner

Georges Renavent

French Official

Joseph Crehan

Edward Fielding

Virginia Brissac

Carol Adams

Sam Ash

Broker

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