The Spiral Staircase

1961 1h 1m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Based on the screenplay by Mel Dinelli, this story revolves around Helen Warren, a beautiful mute girl, who becomes the target of a mysterious killer who preys on young handicapped women.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery
Helen Warren
Lillian Gish
Mrs. Warren
Gig Young
Stephen Warren
Edie Adams
Blanche
Eddie Albert
Albert Warren
Jeffrey Lynn
Doctor Parry
Frank McHugh
Constable Williams

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Boris Sagal
Writers: Mel Dinelli
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Elizabeth Montgomery and Lillian Gish and Gig Young carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0247716 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Boris Sagal directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
265 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Elizabeth Montgomery and Lillian Gish and Gig Young carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0247716 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "based on novel or book", "serial killer", "killing spree", "spiral staircase".