United States / Jan 26, 1946 / Ainsworth, Nebraska
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sara Allgood | Nurse Barker |
| Rhys Williams | Mr. Oates |
| James Bell | Constable |
| Erville Alderson | Dr. Harvey (uncredited) |
| Ellen Corby | Neighbour (uncredited) |
| Myrna Dell | Murder Victim (uncredited) |
| George Holmes | The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited) |
| Stanley Price | Starry-eyed Man (uncredited) |
| Robert Siodmak | The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited) |
| Richard Tyler | Freddy (uncredited) |
| Charles Wagenheim | Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| Larry Wheat | Minister (uncredited) |
Genres
HorrorMysteryThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Spiral Staircase |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films |
| Release date | 26 gennaio 1946 |
| Production | Dore Schary |
| Writer | Ethel Lina White, Mel Dinelli |
| Editing | Harry Gerstad, Harry Marker |
| Cinematography | Nicholas Musuraca |
| Assistant directors | Harry Scott, Robert Siodmak |
| Camera operators | Nicholas Musuraca |
| Additional photography | Nicholas Musuraca |
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| Production design | Albert S. D'Agostino, Jack Okey, Darrell Silvera |
| Art direction | Albert S. D'Agostino, Jack Okey, Darrell Silvera |
| Set decoration | Darrell Silvera, Albert S. D'Agostino, Jack Okey |
| Special effects | Vernon L. Walker |
| Visual effects | Chris Crowell |
| Stunts | Gordon Carveth |
| Music | Roy Webb, Terry Kellum, John L. Cass, C. Bakaleinikoff, Samuel Hoffman |
| Sound | Roy Webb, Terry Kellum, John L. Cass, C. Bakaleinikoff, Samuel Hoffman |
| Costume design | Edward Stevenson |
| Makeup | Edward Stevenson |
| Hairstyling | Edward Stevenson |
| Budget | 750.000 € |
| Revenue | 2.800.000 € |
Release dates
Limited release
United Kingdom / Feb 08, 1946 / London, Greater London
Theatrical release
United States / Feb 07, 1946
Canada / Mar 15, 1946
France / Apr 30, 1947
Finland / Oct 24, 1947
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