The House Across the Bay (1940)

Drama

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

Steve Larwitt
Brenda Bentley
Charlie
French Official
Federal Man
Chorus Girl
Broker
Man in Park
Reporter
Slant Kolma
French Pilot
Prison Guard
Café Patron
French Maid
Nightclub Waiter
Brenda's Friend
French Official
Prison Guard
Prison Guard
Prison Guard
Headwaiter
Chorus Girl
Doorman / Lookout
Irate Customer
Federal Agent
Taresca's Gunman
Man in Club
Chorus Girl
Mary Bogel
Bar Patron
Prison Guard
Prisoner's Wife
Brenda's Friend
Taresca's Henchman / Driver
Roulette Croupier
Prisoner's Wife
Barney, bartender
Japanese Houseboy
Slant's Secretary
Chorus Girl
Prison Guard
Mrs. Hanson
2nd Bartender
Prisoner's Wife
Fur Peddler
Chorus Girl
Prisoner's Wife on Ferry
Chorus Girl
U.S. Official
Prisoner's Wife
Woman in Club
Mr. Hanson
Crawley
Jerry - Slant's Henchman

Crew

Director
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Assistant Director