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Silver Screen Standards: Storms and Silence in The Spiral Staircase (1946) Gothic atmosphere churns tempestuously in Robert Siodmak’s 1946 mystery, The Spiral Staircase, with a terrific storm in the natural world that mirrors the psychological turbulence experienced by both heroine and killer. read more

Dorothy McGuire descends "The Spiral Staircase" The Spiral Staircase (1946) is a psychological suspense film directed by Robert Siodmak starring Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, and Ethel Barrymore. Dore Schary produced the film; the screenplay was by Mel Dinelli, the music by Roy Webb, and the c read more

Classic Movies to watch during COVID-19: “The Spiral Staircase” The Spiral Staircase (1946) directed by Robert Siodmak is one of my favorite films. During this time when most of us are confined to our homes, I thought it would be interesting to review this classic. The Spiral St read more

The Spiral Staircase (1946) On October 4, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized After last year’s takes on Nosferatu, Freaks, The Most Dangerous Game, The Invisible Man and The Wolfman, I thought this year’s Classic Horror Month should focus on the read more

Canada, US / 88 minutes / color / Shavick, Saban International Dir: James Head Pr: Shawn Williamson Scr: Matt Dorff Story: Some Must Watch (1933) by Ethel Lina White and (uncredited) The Circular Staircase (1908) by Mary Roberts Rinehart, plus screenplay by Mel Dinelli, Helen Hayes and Robert Siodma read more

Today, I'm reviewing the classic film noir The Spiral Staircase (1946), starring Ethel Barrymore (left) and Dorothy McGuire. This article is part of The Second Annual Barrymore Trilogy Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood. One of the happiest onscreen experiences for t read more

The Spiral Staircase plays out like a Agatha Christie murder mystery with a moody, old mansion acting as the backdrop and numerous individuals filling out the cast. It seems to be some type of gothic-noir hybrid, with its ghostly interiors, torrential thunderstorms, and creaky shutters. However, wit read more

The Spiral Staircase plays out like an Agatha Christie murder mystery with a moody, old mansion acting as the backdrop and numerous individuals filling out the cast. It seems to be some type of gothic-noir hybrid, with its ghostly interiors, torrential thunderstorms, and creaky shutters. However, wi read more

MY FAVORITE CLASSIC MOVIE BLOGATHON: NATIONAL CLASSIC MOVIE DAY ( MAY 16TH ) THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE ( 1946 ) https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Barrymore-Trilogy-A-Tribute-To-John-Ethel-And-Lionel/1625835340982493?ref=bookmarks Based on the 1933 novel “Some Must Watch” by Ethel Lina White read more

STAR OF THE MONTH: THE BARRYMORE FAMILY ( ETHEL, JOHN AND LIONEL ) THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE ( 1946 ) We’re on to another instalment of four for Friday, and for this month it was my pick, and I have chosen the Barrymore family, Ethel, John and Lionel. I’ve always been an ardent supporter of t read more

ETHEL BARRYMORE MONTH THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE ( 1946 ) For my final review for Ethel Barrymore Month, I’m presenting a piece on “The Spiral Staircase”. My favorite Ethel movie, and probably the most distinguished among Ethel’s films, one that garnered her an Academy Award nomina read more

The Spiral Staircase review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest The opening scenes of “The Spiral Staircase” where we first meet Helen (Dorothy McGuire) takes place in a hotel ballroom that has been set up as a make shift Movie Theater. The hand written sign states there are read more

The Spiral Staircase review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest The opening scenes of “The Spiral Staircase” where we first meet Helen (Dorothy McGuire) takes place in a hotel ballroom that has been set up as a make shift Movie Theater. The hand written sign states there are read more

The Spiral Staircase Directed by Robert Siodmak 1945/USA RKO Radio Pictures First viewing   Dr. Parry: Well, in that case, Constable, I certainly can’t do her any harm. A very noir filmmaking team at RKO (director Siodmak, cinematographer Musuraca, and composer Webb) put together this g read more

The Spiral Staircase opens with this lovely homage to silent cinema. Director Siodmak takes great care with the setting in time–Nicholas Musuraca’s sumptuous cinematography helps–and then Spiral becomes a waiting game. Certainly if Siodmak took such great care with one sequence, h read more

The Spiral Staircase (1945). Director: Robert Siodmak. Cast: Ethel Barrymore, Rhonda Fleming, Elsa Lanchester. The story begins when, mute Helen McCord, goes to see a silent movie. Just as the film is ending, a crash is heard and the projectionist goes to see what had happened. When he gets up st read more