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House by the River (1950)

Directed by Fritz Lang · Cinematography by Edward Cronjager

Approved83 min184 frames

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House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A dark, patterned wallpaper surface contains a distinct shadow of a person in profile. The shadow…House by the River (1950) movie still: fullbody — A wooden pier extends into a dark, shimmering lake at night under moonlight. A man in a trench…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A dark interior room is illuminated only by a single candle on the floor. A person in a suit sits on…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A wood-paneled room features patterned wallpaper and a small fireplace surround. A younger man sits…House by the River (1950) movie still: wide — A wide river scene flanked by silhouetted trees on both sides of the bank. A small boat carrying two…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A wooden pier extends into a dark body of water at night. A lone man in a trench coat and hat stands…House by the River (1950) movie still: wide — A wide river scene features a small rowing boat and a large floating log. A single individual…House by the River (1950) movie still: fullbody — Two men crouch on a paved surface against a low brick wall at night. They face one another while…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A domestic interior with floral wallpaper features two matching antique chairs facing a central…House by the River (1950) movie still: wide — A dark river scene with a large piece of driftwood in the foreground. A small rowboat with a single…House by the River (1950) movie still: closeup — A vintage bathtub with exposed plumbing fixtures is filled with clear water. A woman reaches her…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A dimly lit Victorian parlor features ornate wallpaper and a plush, dark upholstered sofa. A woman…House by the River (1950) movie still: wide — A residential front yard features a porch, a hammock, and mature trees. A man in a suit approaches a…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A dark foyer features a prominent wooden staircase and ornate patterned wallpaper in black and…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A residential hallway with wooden architectural trim and a door in the center. An empty chair sits…House by the River (1950) movie still: medium — A man rows a wooden boat across a dark, ripple-filled body of water at night. The man in a formal…
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What is House by the River about?

Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.

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What does the cinematography of House by the River look like?

Sampled across 183 frames, the coverage of House by the River leans heavily on medium shots (62% of the sample). Cinematographer Edward Cronjager keeps 44% of it in hard-edged, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 56% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame. The production design places the film in the 1940s.

What is the color palette of House by the River?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of House by the River (1950) are #020202, #8c8c8c, #c9c9c9, #303030, #6d6d6d, #fcfcfc — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #303030
  • #6d6d6d
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