The Spiral Staircase (1946)
Country: US
Technical: bw 83m
Director: Robert Siodmak
Cast: Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Kent Smith, Ethel Barrymore, Rhonda Fleming
Synopsis:
During the 1910s, a mute girl works as domestic for an elderly lady, living in her mansion. When a spate of killings of young women with disabilities becomes known, she becomes fearful for her safety.
Review:
Classic old dark house thriller, with Siodmak skilfully calibrating every situation for maximum suspense and shock value. McGuire is outstanding among the cast, in perhaps her best role.
Country: US
Technical: bw 83m
Director: Robert Siodmak
Cast: Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Kent Smith, Ethel Barrymore, Rhonda Fleming
Synopsis:
During the 1910s, a mute girl works as domestic for an elderly lady, living in her mansion. When a spate of killings of young women with disabilities becomes known, she becomes fearful for her safety.
Review:
Classic old dark house thriller, with Siodmak skilfully calibrating every situation for maximum suspense and shock value. McGuire is outstanding among the cast, in perhaps her best role.
Country: US
Technical: bw 83m
Director: Robert Siodmak
Cast: Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Kent Smith, Ethel Barrymore, Rhonda Fleming
Synopsis:
During the 1910s, a mute girl works as domestic for an elderly lady, living in her mansion. When a spate of killings of young women with disabilities becomes known, she becomes fearful for her safety.
Review:
Classic old dark house thriller, with Siodmak skilfully calibrating every situation for maximum suspense and shock value. McGuire is outstanding among the cast, in perhaps her best role.