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The Spiral Staircase (1946) was a Mystery - Thriller/Suspense Film directed by Robert Siodmak and produced by Dore Schary.

Academy Awards 1946 --- Ceremony Number 19 (source: AMPAS)

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Best Supporting ActressEthel BarrymoreNominated
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Silver Screen Standards: Storms and Silence in The Spiral Staircase (1946)

By Jennifer Garlen on Jan 11, 2024 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

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. Th... Read full article


Dorothy McGuire descends "The Spiral Staircase"

By Stephen Reginald on Nov 18, 2020 From Classic Movie Man

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 full article


Classic Movies to watch during COVID-19: “The Spiral Staircase”

By Stephen Reginald on Mar 29, 2020 From Classic Movie Man

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 full article


The Spiral Staircase (1946)

By Carol Martinheira on Oct 4, 2019 From The Old Hollywood Garden

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 psychological ho... Read full article


The Spiral Staircase (2000 TVM)

By John Grant on Dec 7, 2016 From Noirish

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 full article


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