Movie: The Spiral Staircase

Top 10 Billed Cast

Dorothy McGuire
Dorothy McGuire

Helen

George Brent
George Brent

Professor Warren

Ethel Barrymore
Ethel Barrymore

Mrs. Warren

Kent Smith
Kent Smith

Dr. Parry

Rhonda Fleming
Rhonda Fleming

Blanche

Gordon Oliver
Gordon Oliver

Steve Warren

Elsa Lanchester
Elsa Lanchester

Mrs. Oates

Sara Allgood
Sara Allgood

Nurse Barker

Rhys Williams
Rhys Williams

Mr. Oates

James Bell
James Bell

Constable

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