The House Across the Bay
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.
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The House Across the Bay
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 1, 1940
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Drama
User Score
53%
Original Title
The House Across the Bay
Production Companies
Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists
Director
Archie Mayo
Budget
$713,965
Revenue
$684,374
Description
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.
