The House Across the Lake
1954, English. Directed by Ken Hughes.
Hypnotic...Fascinating...a lure to all who crossed her path!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ken HughesDirector
- 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. Hardcastle
- John SharpMr. Hardcastle
- Hugh DempsterFrank
- Monti DeLyleHead Waiter
Details
- Released
- 16 April 1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ken Hughes
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The House Across the Lake runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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The House Across the Lake is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The House Across the Lake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 April 1954. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked The House Across the Lake, try The House on Telegraph Hill, Impact, The Red House.
Who directed The House Across the Lake?
The House Across the Lake (1954) was directed by Ken Hughes and stars Alex Nicol, Hillary Brooke, Sidney James.