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Dominican Rep. The Spiral Staircase
- Original title
- The Spiral Staircase
- Year
- 1946
- Running time
- 83 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Mel Dinelli. Novel: Ethel Lina White
- Cast
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Dorothy McGuire
George Brent
Ethel Barrymore
Rhonda Fleming
Rhys Williams
Kent Smith
Elsa Lanchester
Sara Allgood
Gordon Oliver
James Bell- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
Nicholas Musuraca (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Mystery. Thriller. Film noir | Serial Killers. 1910s. Psychological Thriller
- Synopsis
- Beautiful young mute Helen is a domestic worker for old ailing Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Warren's two sons, Albert (a professor) and womanizing impudent Steven, also live in the Warren mansion. Mrs. Warren becomes concerned for Helen's safety when a rash of murders involving 'women with afflictions' hits the neighborhood. She implores her physician, Dr. Parry, to take Helen away for her own safety. When another murder occurs inside the Warren mansion, it becomes obvious that Helen is in danger.
- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1946: Nominated for Oscar: Best Supporting Actress (Ethel Barrymore)
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