The Spiral Staircase
1946 · Movie · NR · 83 min · ★ 7.1
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
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Also known as Deux mains dans la nuit · Silence of Helen McCord · Some Must Watch
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Details
- Years
- 1946
- Release date
- 1946-01-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 83 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (276 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- staircase
- childhood trauma
- violence against women
- half-brother
- stepson
- mute
- serial killer
- killer
- old dark house
- gothic
- spiral staircase
- +14 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1947 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Robert Siodmak