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The House Across the Lake

The House Across the Lake

# Hypnotic...Fascinating...a lure to all who crossed her path!
Drama   Thriller
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1954-04-16
⌚ Running Time: 68 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.5

Beloved Cast

Alex Nicol original image
Mark Kendrick
Alex Nicol
Hillary Brooke original image
Carol Forrest
Hillary Brooke
Sid James original image
Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
Sid James
Susan Stephen original image
Andrea Forrest
Susan Stephen
Paul Carpenter original image
Vincent Gordon
Paul Carpenter
Alan Wheatley original image
Inspector MacLennan
Alan Wheatley
Peter Illing original image
Harry Stevens
Peter Illing
Gordon McLeod original image
Doctor Emery
Gordon McLeod
Joan Hickson original image
Mrs. Hardcastle
Joan Hickson
John Sharp original image
Mr. Hardcastle
John Sharp
Hugh Dempster original image
Frank
Hugh Dempster
Monti DeLyle original image
Head Waiter
Monti DeLyle

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