The House Across the Bay (1940)

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Released:
1940-03-01

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.

Director:
Archie Mayo

Runtime:
1h 28min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • George Raft
    as
    Steve Larwitt
  • Joan Bennett
    as
    Brenda Bentley
  • Lloyd Nolan
    as
    Slant Kolma
  • Walter Pidgeon
    as
    Tim Nolan
  • Gladys George
    as
    Mary Bogel