The Spiral Staircase(1946)
Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!
The Spiral Staircase Synopsis
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
The Spiral Staircase (1946) is a horror, mystery, thriller and drama film directed by Robert Siodmak, released on January 26, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore and Kent Smith. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 283 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Siodmak
- Writers:
- Ethel Lina White, Mel Dinelli
- Producers:
- Dore Schary
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films
- Budget:
- $750,000
- Revenue:
- $2,800,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Spiral Staircase Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy McGuire
as Helen
George Brent
as Professor Warren
Ethel Barrymore
as Mrs. Warren
Kent Smith
as Dr. Parry
Rhonda Fleming
as Blanche
Gordon Oliver
as Steve Warren
Elsa Lanchester
as Mrs. Oates
Sara Allgood
as Nurse Barker
Rhys Williams
as Mr. Oates
James Bell
as Constable
Erville Alderson
as Dr. Harvey (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
as Neighbour (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Siodmak, written by Ethel Lina White and Mel Dinelli, produced by Dore Schary.
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The Spiral Staircase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 283 ratings.
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The Spiral Staircase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Spiral Staircase online?
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The Spiral Staircase (1946) is available to stream on FlixFling and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Spiral Staircase?
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The main cast of The Spiral Staircase (1946) includes Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore, Kent Smith and Rhonda Fleming. The film was directed by Robert Siodmak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spiral Staircase released?
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The Spiral Staircase was released on January 26, 1946 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Spiral Staircase worth watching?
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The Spiral Staircase (1946) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 283 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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