The House Across the Bay

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 1, 1940

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

United Artists,Walter Wanger Productions

Budget

$713,965

Revenue

$684,374

IMDb

tt0032609