The Spiral Staircase
“Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!”
1946•NR•1h 23m•7.1•Released
HorrorMysteryThrillerDrama
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Director
Robert Siodmak
Writer
Mel Dinelli
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Dorothy McGuire
Helen
George Brent
Professor Warren
Ethel Barrymore
Mrs. Warren
Kent Smith
Dr. Parry
Rhonda Fleming
Blanche
Gordon Oliver
Steve Warren
Elsa Lanchester
Mrs. Oates
Sara Allgood
Nurse Barker
Rhys Williams
Mr. Oates
James Bell
Constable
Erville Alderson
Dr. Harvey (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Neighbour (uncredited)
Myrna Dell
Murder Victim (uncredited)
George Holmes
The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)
Stanley Price
Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)
Production
Company
RKO Radio Pictures
Company
Dore Schary Productions
Company
Vanguard Films
Producer
Dore Schary
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