The House Across the Bay

The House Across the Bay (1940) is a drama film directed by Archie Mayo rated 5.6/10.

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.

Cast

George Raft

Steve Larwitt

Joan Bennett

Brenda Bentley

Lloyd Nolan

Slant Kolma

Walter Pidgeon

Tim Nolan

Gladys George

Mary Bogel

Billy Wayne

Barney, bartender

June Knight

Bebe

Peggy Shannon

Alice

Cy Kendall

Crawley

Frank Bruno

Jerry - Slant's Henchman

Joe Sawyer

Charlie

Max Wagner

Jim