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The Spiral Staircase( 1946)

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Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!

Overview

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

    Top Billed Cast

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      Dorothy McGuire

      Helen

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      George Brent

      Professor Warren

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      Ethel Barrymore

      Mrs. Warren

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      Kent Smith

      Dr. Parry

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      Rhonda Fleming

      Blanche

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      Gordon Oliver

      Steve Warren

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      Elsa Lanchester

      Mrs. Oates

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      Sara Allgood

      Nurse Barker

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      Rhys Williams

      Mr. Oates

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      James Bell

      Constable

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      Erville Alderson

      Dr. Harvey (uncredited)

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      Ellen Corby

      Neighbour (uncredited)

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      Myrna Dell

      Murder Victim (uncredited)

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      George Holmes

      The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)

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      Stanley Price

      Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)

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      Robert Siodmak

      The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)

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      Richard Tyler

      Freddy (uncredited)

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      Charles Wagenheim

      Desk Clerk (uncredited)

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      Larry Wheat

      Minister (uncredited)

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    Media

    Videos 1Backdrops 8Posters 23

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    750000.00

    Revenue

    2800000.00

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • staircase
    • childhood trauma
    • violence against women
    • half-brother
    • stepson
    • mute
    • serial killer
    • killer
    • old dark house
    • gothic
    • spiral staircase
    • speech impediment
    • bedridden
    • stormy night
    • pair of evil eyes
    • physical disability
    • proto-slasher
    • speech impaired
    • spree killer
    • mute servant
    • traumatized woman
    • imperfection
    • horror noir
    • lost voice
    • target the handicapped