Movie·1946·1h 23m
The Spiral Staircase
Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!
Directed By
Robert Siodmak
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Written By
Mel Dinelli
Producer
Dore Schary
Cinematography
Nicholas Musuraca
Music
Roy Webb
Editor
Harry Gerstad
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
274 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Robert Siodmak
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Dore Schary
Producer
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Harry Marker
Editor
Mel Dinelli
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
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