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The Spiral Staircase is a 1946 American psychological thriller film directed by Robert Siodmak, from a screenplay by Mel Dinelli based on Ethel Lina White's novel Some Must Watch (1933). The novel was adapted for a radio production starring Helen Hayes before reaching the screen.
Original Release
02/06/1946
US Release
02/06/1946
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dorothy McGuire | Helen / Helen Capel |
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dorothy McGuire | Helen / Helen Capel |
| 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 |
| Erville Alderson | Dr. Harvey |
| Ellen Corby | Neighbour |
| Myrna Dell | Murder Victim |
| George Holmes | The Killer's 'Shadow' |
| Stanley Price | Starry-eyed Man |
| Richard Tyler | Freddy |
| Charles Wagenheim | Desk Clerk |
| Larry Wheat | Minister |
| Robert Siodmak | The Killer's 'Eye' |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Dore Schary | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1947 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
