The Spiral Staircase
Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!
Genres
Overview
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Details
Budget
$750000
Revenue
$2800000
Runtime
83 min
Release Date
1946-01-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
252
Vote Average
7.1
Dorothy McGuire
Helen
George Brent
Professor Warren
Ethel Barrymore
Mrs. Warren
Kent Smith
Dr. Parry
Rhonda Fleming
Blanche
Gordon Oliver
Steve Warren
Elsa Lanchester
Mrs. Oates
Sara Allgood
Nurse Barker
Rhys Williams
Mr. Oates
James Bell
Constable
Erville Alderson
Dr. Harvey (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Neighbour (uncredited)
Myrna Dell
Murder Victim (uncredited)
George Holmes
The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)
Stanley Price
Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)
Robert Siodmak
The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)
Richard Tyler
Freddy (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Larry Wheat
Minister (uncredited)
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