
"WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!"
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.
Stephen Byrne

Marjorie Byrne

John Byrne

Emily Gaunt

Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper

Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook

Harry - coroner chairing inquest

D.A.-prosecutor at inquest

Mr. Gaunt
Mrs. Gaunt
Inspector Sarten

Effie Ferguson - Party Guest

Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest

Miller, bookseller

Walter Herbert, office boy

Coroner's Court Clerk