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The Spiral Staircase(1946)
Status: Released
Date: 1946-01-26
70%
261 Votes
Time: 1h 23m
Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!
Overview:
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $750,000.00
Revenue: $2,800,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Dore Schary Productions
Vanguard Films
Movie: The Spiral Staircase
Top 10 Billed 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
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