The Spiral Staircase

The Spiral Staircase

Infobox Film | name = The Spiral Staircase


caption = Original U.S. Poster
director =
producer = Dore Schary
writer =
starring = Dorothy McGuire
George Brent
Ethel Barrymore
music = Roy Webb
cinematography = Nicholas Musuraca
editing = Harry Gerstad
distributor = RKO Radio Pictures
released = February 6, 1946
runtime = 83 minutes
language = English
budget =
amg_id = 1:46095
imdb_id =

"The Spiral Staircase" is a 1945 American psychological thriller film, based on Ethel Lina White's novel "Some Must Watch", in which the heroine was crippled rather than mute. The novel was adapted for a radio production starring Helen Hayes before reaching the screen.

Plot summary

Set in early 20th century New England, the screenplay by Mel Dinelli is about a serial killer who is murdering disabled young women in the community. His next victim apparently is Helen, a mute girl who works as a live-in companion for wealthy, bedridden Mrs. Warren, who urges her to leave the house, as does Dr. Parry, who knows the reason for Helen's loss of speech and hopes to help her get her voice back. Rounding out the household are Mrs. Warren's sons, her verbally-abused nurse, a secretary, a handyman and his wife, the housekeeper with a taste for brandy.

Cast

The cast, directed by Robert Siodmak, included Dorothy McGuire, Kent Smith, George Brent, Rhonda Fleming, Elsa Lanchester, Gordon Oliver and Ethel Barrymore. Barrymore was nominated for an Academy Award, Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Adaptations

It was remade in 1975 as a feature film with Jacqueline Bisset and again in 2000 as a television movie with Nicolette Sheridan.

External links

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