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The Spiral Staircase (1945)
7.6
A serial killer (circa 1916) is targeting women with 'afflictions'; one night during a thunderstorm, mute Helen feels menaced. Director:Robert Siodmak |
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Nominated for Oscar.
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George Brent | ... |
Professor Albert Warren
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| Ethel Barrymore | ... |
Mrs. Warren
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Kent Smith | ... |
Dr. Brian Parry
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Blanche
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Gordon Oliver | ... |
Steve Warren
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Sara Allgood | ... |
Nurse Barker
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Mr. Oates
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James Bell | ... |
Constable
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Storyline
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. Written by Gary Jackson <garyjack5@cogeco.ca>
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Dr. Parry: Well, in that case, Constable, I certainly can't do her any harm.
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(uncredited)
Music by Frédéric Chopin
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Joan Crawford, after receiving critical praise for her performance in A Woman's Face, at one point campaigned for the role of the deaf-mute girl played by Dorothy McGuire. Crawford also owned the rights, but MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer vehemently opposed the idea, telling her "No more cripples or maimed women". See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: The silent film showing at the Village Hotel is extremely scratched and flickery. This is as the print would be in 1945, but at the time the film is set it should be rather cleaner and less damaged. See more »Quotes
Constable: She's dead!Dr. Parry: Well, in that case, Constable, I certainly can't do her any harm.
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Soundtracks
"Waltz Op. 34 No. 2 in A minor"(uncredited)
Music by Frédéric Chopin
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