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The Spiral Staircase

1946-01-26 · 83 min · ★ 7.0

Horror · Mystery · Thriller · Drama

On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.

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Directors
Robert Siodmak
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 750,000
Revenue
USD 2,800,000

Top Cast

Dorothy McGuireDorothy McGuireHelen
George BrentGeorge BrentProfessor Warren
Ethel BarrymoreEthel BarrymoreMrs. Warren
Kent SmithKent SmithDr. Parry
Rhonda FlemingRhonda FlemingBlanche
Gordon OliverGordon OliverSteve Warren
Elsa LanchesterElsa LanchesterMrs. Oates
Sara AllgoodSara AllgoodNurse Barker
Rhys WilliamsRhys WilliamsMr. Oates
James BellJames BellConstable
Erville AldersonErville AldersonDr. Harvey (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyNeighbour (uncredited)
Myrna DellMyrna DellMurder Victim (uncredited)
George HolmesGeorge HolmesThe Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)
Stanley PriceStanley PriceStarry-eyed Man (uncredited)
Robert SiodmakRobert SiodmakThe Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)
Richard TylerFreddy (uncredited)
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimDesk Clerk (uncredited)
Larry WheatLarry WheatMinister (uncredited)

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