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The Spiral Staircase
The Spiral Staircase

The Spiral Staircase

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

Genres

MysteryThrillerHorror

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

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Budget

$750000

Revenue

$2800000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

7.044/10

Release Date

06 February 1946

Country

United States of America

Cast

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Helen

George Brent

George Brent

Professor Warren

Ethel Barrymore

Ethel Barrymore

Mrs. Warren

Kent Smith

Kent Smith

Dr. Parry

Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

Blanche

Gordon Oliver

Gordon Oliver

Steve Warren

Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Mrs. Oates

Sara Allgood

Sara Allgood

Nurse Barker

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Mr. Oates

James Bell

James Bell

Constable

Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Dr. Harvey (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Neighbour (uncredited)

Myrna Dell

Myrna Dell

Murder Victim (uncredited)

George Holmes

George Holmes

The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)

Stanley Price

Stanley Price

Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)

Robert Siodmak

Robert Siodmak

The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)

Richard Tyler

Richard Tyler

Freddy (uncredited)

Charles Wagenheim

Charles Wagenheim

Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Larry Wheat

Larry Wheat

Minister (uncredited)

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