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  • The Spiral Staircase (1946)
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    83 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
Approved
83 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

In 1916, a shadowy serial killer is targeting women with "afflictions"; one night during a thunderstorm, the mute Helen feels menaced.
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Director
Writers
Mel Dinelli (screen play) | Ethel Lina White (novel "Some Must Watch")
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Updated Jan 20, 1946

Release date
Feb 7, 1946 (United States)

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Cast

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19 cast members
Name Known for
George Brent
Professor Warren Professor Warren   See fewer
Ethel Barrymore
Mrs. Warren Mrs. Warren   See fewer
Kent Smith
Dr. Parry Dr. Parry   See fewer
Rhonda Fleming
Blanche Blanche   See fewer
Gordon Oliver
Steve Warren Steve Warren   See fewer
Elsa Lanchester
Mrs. Oates Mrs. Oates   See fewer
Sara Allgood
Nurse Barker Nurse Barker   See fewer
Rhys Williams
Mr. Oates Mr. Oates   See fewer
James Bell
Constable Constable   See fewer
Erville Alderson
Dr. Harvey (uncredited) Dr. Harvey (uncredited)   See fewer
Ellen Corby
Neighbour (uncredited) Neighbour (uncredited)   See fewer
Myrna Dell
Murder Victim (uncredited) Murder Victim (uncredited)   See fewer
George Holmes
The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited) The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)   See fewer
Stanley Price
Starry-eyed Man (uncredited) Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Siodmak
The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited) The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Tyler
Freddy (uncredited) Freddy (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Wagenheim
Desk Clerk (uncredited) Desk Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Wheat
Minister (uncredited) Minister (uncredited)   See fewer
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