

The House Across the Lake
1954-04-16 · 68 min · ★ 5.5
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.
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- Directors
- Ken Hughes
- Production companies
- Hammer Film Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Alex NicolMark Kendrick
Hillary BrookeCarol Forrest
Sidney JamesBeverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
Susan StephenAndrea Forrest
Paul CarpenterVincent Gordon
Alan WheatleyInspector MacLennan
Peter IllingHarry Stevens
Gordon McLeodDoctor Emery
Joan HicksonMrs. HardcastleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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