The House Across the Lake (1954): Cast
The House Across the Lake is a 1954 drama thriller directed by Ken Hughes, starring Hillary Brooke as Carol Forrest, Sid James and Susan Stephen. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The House Across the Lake About?
The premise of The House Across the Lake without spoilers.
Carol Forrest is a seductive, manipulative woman who marries a wealthy older man solely for his fortune, while indulging in discreet affairs. When her husband hints that he intends to disinherit her, she turns her attention to their neighbor, Mark Kendrick, coaxing him into assisting her in removing the obstacle to her wealth.
The House Across the Lake Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deception
- cheating wife
- wife murders her husband
- femme fatale
- manipulative woman
- teenage daughter
- yacht club
- reference to grauman's chinese theater
- traveling by boat
- woman wears a strapless evening gown
- american in england
- reference to albert einstein
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- speedboat
- billiards
- title changed during original release
- boat christening
- cuckolded husband
- view through binoculars
- rolls royce wraith
- declining health
- boat on fire
- missed last train
- fog
- man overboard
- pushed into lake
- murder disguised as accident
- coroner's inquest
- police inspector
- abandoned house
- witness
- wealth
- motorboat
- husband catches his wife with another man
- female star appears in a swimsuit
- stepdaughter dislikes her stepmother
- woman pays restaurant bill
- formal cocktail party
- sunbathing
- playing piano
- confession
- boat named caroline
- narrated by lead character
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- invited to a party
- caught having an affair
- bumbing a boat ride
- reference to mythological character lorelei
- heart condition
- passionate kiss
- falling down drunk
The House Across the Lake Cast & Characters
Hillary Brooke leads the cast as Carol Forrest, with Sid James as Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James) and Susan Stephen as Andrea Forrest. Directed by Ken Hughes; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ken Hughes
- Hillary Brooke as Carol Forrest
- Sid James as Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
- Susan Stephen as Andrea Forrest
- Alex Nicol as Mark Kendrick
Also Starring in The House Across the Lake
· 9 more- Joan Hickson Mrs. Hardcastle
- Howard Lang Inspector Edgar (uncredited)
- Peter Illing Harry Stevens
- Gordon McLeod Doctor Emery
- Paul Carpenter Vincent Gordon
- Alan Wheatley Inspector MacLennan
- John Sharp Mr. Hardcastle
- Hugh Dempster Frank
- Monti DeLyle Head Waiter
More from Ken Hughes
More films directed by Ken Hughes, best-rated first: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Casino Royale, Night School and Sextette.
The House Across the Lake Videos
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The House Across the Lake FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The House Across the Lake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The House Across the Lake?
The House Across the Lake runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The House Across the Lake released?
The House Across the Lake was released on April 16, 1954.
Who directed The House Across the Lake?
The House Across the Lake was directed by Ken Hughes.
More films by Ken Hughes Who is in the cast of The House Across the Lake?
The House Across the Lake stars Hillary Brooke as Carol Forrest, Sid James as Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James) and Susan Stephen as Andrea Forrest, among 13 credited actors.
Does The House Across the Lake have a post-credit scene?
No. The House Across the Lake has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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