The House Across the Lake (1954)

  • NR
  • 04/16/1954 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 8m

Hypnotic...Fascinating...a lure to all who crossed her path!

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.

Ken Hughes

Screenplay, Director, Novel

Cast

Alex Nicol's headshot

Alex Nicol

Mark Kendrick
Hillary Brooke's headshot

Hillary Brooke

Carol Forrest
Sid James's headshot

Sid James

Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
Susan Stephen's headshot

Susan Stephen

Andrea Forrest
Paul Carpenter's headshot

Paul Carpenter

Vincent Gordon
Alan Wheatley's headshot

Alan Wheatley

Inspector MacLennan
Peter Illing's headshot

Peter Illing

Harry Stevens
Gordon McLeod's headshot

Gordon McLeod

Doctor Emery

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