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Silver Screen Standards: Storms and Silence in The Spiral Staircase (1946)
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Jan 11, 2024
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"
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Nov 18, 2020
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”
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Mar 29, 2020
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.
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The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Oct 4, 2019
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
The Spiral Staircase (2000 TVM)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Dec 7, 2016
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
The Spiral Staircase
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 19, 2016
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 (1945)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 28, 2015
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 (1945)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 28, 2015
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 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on May 16, 2015
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
THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE ( 1946 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on May 15, 2015
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
THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE ( 1946 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 31, 2015
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
Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on Jun 19, 2014
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
Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on Jun 19, 2014
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 (1945)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jun 24, 2013
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 (1945, Robert Siodmak)
The Stop Button Posted by on Oct 8, 2012
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).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 7, 2011
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