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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

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Original title

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

Year

1960

Running time

124 min.

Country

United States

Director

Delbert Mann

Screenwriter

Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch. Play: William Inge

Cast

Music

Max Steiner

Cinematography

Harry Stradling Sr.

Producer

Warner Bros.

Genre

Drama

Movie Groups

William Inge Adaptations

Synopsis

In Oklahoma in the 1920s, Rubin Flood loses his job as a traveling salesman, when the company goes bankrupt. This adds to his worries at home. His wife Cora is frigid because of trying to make ends meet. His teenage daughter Reenie is afraid of going out on dates, but eventually makes friends with a troubled Jewish boy Sammy, and his son is a mama's boy. He finally storms out of the house when Cora falsely accuses him of having an affair with Mavis Pruitt

Awards: 1960: Nominated for Oscar: Best Supporting Actress (Shirley Knight)

1960: Golden Globes: 3 Nominations, including Best Supp. Actor (Kinsolving)

1960: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1960: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films

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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

1960

Delbert Mann

5.9

(52)