The House Across the Bay(1940)
THREE MEN IN LOVE WITH THE SAME WOMAN! EACH DETERMINED TO GET HER!
The House Across the Bay Synopsis
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.
The House Across the Bay (1940) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Archie Mayo, released on March 1, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars George Raft, Joan Bennett, Lloyd Nolan and Walter Pidgeon. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Archie Mayo
- Writers:
- Myles Connolly, Kathryn Scola, Nick Castle
- Producers:
- Walter Wanger
- Cinematographer:
- Merritt B. Gerstad
- Composer:
- Werner Janssen
- Production:
- Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists
- Budget:
- $713,965
- Revenue:
- $684,374
- Status:
- Released
The House Across the Bay Cast & Crew
Main 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
Billy Wayne
as Barney, bartender
June Knight
as Bebe
Peggy Shannon
as Alice
Cy Kendall
as Crawley
- Frank Bruno
Frank Bruno
as Jerry - Slant's Henchman
Joe Sawyer
as Charlie
Max Wagner
as Jim
Key crew
Directed by Archie Mayo, written by Myles Connolly, Kathryn Scola and Nick Castle, produced by Walter Wanger.
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The House Across the Bay Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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The House Across the Bay – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House Across the Bay online?
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The House Across the Bay (1940) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The House Across the Bay?
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The main cast of The House Across the Bay (1940) includes George Raft, Joan Bennett, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Pidgeon and Gladys George. The film was directed by Archie Mayo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House Across the Bay released?
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The House Across the Bay was released on March 1, 1940 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The House Across the Bay worth watching?
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The House Across the Bay (1940) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.