

The Spiral Staircase
1946-01-26 · 83 min · ★ 7.0
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
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Production details
- Directors
- Robert Siodmak
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 750,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,800,000
Top Cast
Dorothy McGuireHelen
George BrentProfessor Warren
Ethel BarrymoreMrs. Warren
Kent SmithDr. Parry
Rhonda FlemingBlanche
Gordon OliverSteve Warren
Elsa LanchesterMrs. Oates
Sara AllgoodNurse Barker
Rhys WilliamsMr. Oates
James BellConstable
Erville AldersonDr. Harvey (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyNeighbour (uncredited)
Myrna DellMurder Victim (uncredited)
George HolmesThe Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)
Stanley PriceStarry-eyed Man (uncredited)
Robert SiodmakThe Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)
Charles WagenheimDesk Clerk (uncredited)
Larry WheatMinister (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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