The Dark at the Top of the Stairs(1960)
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs Synopsis
In Oklahoma in the 1920s, Rubin Flood loses his job as a traveling salesman when the company goes bankrupt. This adds to his worries at home. His wife Cora is frigid because of trying to make ends meet. His teenage daughter Reenie is afraid of going out on dates, but eventually makes friends with a troubled Jewish boy Sammy Golden, and his son is a mama's boy. He finally storms out of the house when Cora falsely accuses him of having an affair with Mavis Pruitt.
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) is a drama film directed by Delbert Mann, released on September 28, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Robert Preston, Dorothy McGuire, Eve Arden and Angela Lansbury. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Delbert Mann
- Writers:
- Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr., William Inge
- Producers:
- Michael Garrison
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Preston
as Rubin Flood
Dorothy McGuire
as Cora Flood
Eve Arden
as Lottie Lacey
Angela Lansbury
as Mavis Pruitt
Shirley Knight
as Reenie Flood
Lee Kinsolving
as Sammy Golden
Frank Overton
as Morris Lacey
- Penny Parker
Penny Parker
as Flirt Conway
- Robert Eyer
Robert Eyer
as Sonny Flood
- Robin Warga
Robin Warga
as Harold
Ken Lynch
as Harry Ralston
Mary Patton
as Peg Ralston
Key crew
Directed by Delbert Mann, written by Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr. and William Inge, produced by Michael Garrison.
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dark at the Top of the Stairs online?
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?
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The main cast of The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) includes Robert Preston, Dorothy McGuire, Eve Arden, Angela Lansbury and Shirley Knight. The film was directed by Delbert Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dark at the Top of the Stairs released?
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs was released on September 28, 1960 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs worth watching?
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.