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The House Across the Bay (1940): Cast & Plot

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The House Across the Bay is a 1940 drama directed by Archie Mayo, starring George Raft as Steve Larwitt, Gino Corrado and Lloyd Nolan. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The House Across the Bay (1940) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Archie Mayo
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Walter Wanger Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House Across the Bay About?

The premise of The House Across the Bay without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt’s empire collapses under tax evasion charges and rival attacks. His wife Brenda, urged by his lawyer Slant Kolma—who loves her—testifies, sending Steve to ten years in Alcatraz. While he’s imprisoned, Brenda moves near him and rebuffs airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing of her past.

The House Across the Bay Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • family problems
  • lie
  • jealousy
  • frame up
  • murder
  • kidnapping
  • police investigation
  • fistfight
  • femme fatale
  • coincidence
  • kiss
  • rich family
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  • police arrest
  • alcatraz
  • reporter
  • gangster
  • husband wife relationship
  • affair
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Cast & crew

The House Across the Bay Cast & Characters

George Raft leads the cast as Steve Larwitt, with Gino Corrado as Nightclub Waiter and Lloyd Nolan as Slant Kolma. Directed by Archie Mayo; 73 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Archie Mayo

More films directed by Archie Mayo: Angel on My Shoulder, A Night in Casablanca, Sweet and Low-Down and Crash Dive.

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Plot

The House Across the Bay Plot Summary

What happens in The House Across the Bay from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Steve Larwitt George Raft is a formidable gangster who runs a glittering nightclub and pursues Brenda Bentley Joan Bennett, one of his talented singers. They marry and briefly enjoy the high life, savoring the glamor and power that come with his success. But trouble emerges when a setup lands him in racketeering charges, and he is sent to Alcatraz for ten years. Brenda suspects the involvement of her elusive lawyer, Slant Kolma Lloyd Nolan in the scheme, and she rents an apartment across San Francisco Bay with a window that looks straight toward the prison.

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The whole story of The House Across the Bay, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The House Across the Bay?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the gangster who runs the nightclub?
Cars

Cars in The House Across the Bay

4 cars on screen, including the 1940 Plymouth De Luxe Station Wagon and the unknown.

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FAQ

The House Across the Bay FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The House Across the Bay, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The House Across the Bay?

The House Across the Bay runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The House Across the Bay released?

The House Across the Bay was released on March 1, 1940.

Who directed The House Across the Bay?

The House Across the Bay was directed by Archie Mayo.

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Who is in the cast of The House Across the Bay?

The House Across the Bay stars George Raft as Steve Larwitt, Gino Corrado as Nightclub Waiter and Lloyd Nolan as Slant Kolma, among 73 credited actors.

Does The House Across the Bay have a post-credit scene?

No. The House Across the Bay has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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