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The Spiral Staircase

1946, Movie, NR, 83 mins

SPIRAL STAIRCASE, THE
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The setting for this creepy, suspense-filled film is an old, dark New England mansion at the turn of the century. A maniac is on the loose, killing physically challenged young women, and everyone fears mute serving girl Dorothy Maguire will be next. Not one thriller convention is neglected — creaking doors, flickering candles, cutaways to menacing eyes — in a picture guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Read the complete review for The Spiral Staircase
Year: 1946
Rated NR

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Cast
Dorothy McGuire: Helen Capel
George Brent: Prof. Warren
Ethel Barrymore: Mrs. Warren
Kent Smith: Dr. Parry
Rhonda Fleming: Blanche
Gordon Oliver: Steve Warren

 

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