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The Spiral Staircase
Thriller in which a young mute woman who works in a New England mansion as a domestic is terrorised by a murderer who is killing off disabled people.
Thriller in which a young mute woman who works in a New England mansion as a domestic is terrorised by a murderer who is killing off disabled people. After being warned of the danger to her personal safety, she makes plans to leave the dark old house, but it is too late - the murderer is in the house, and she is his prey.
Last on
Christmas Day 201301:05
Music Played
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Frédéric Chopin
Waltz Op. 34 No. 2 in A minor
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Helen Capel | Dorothy McGuire |
| Professor Warren | George Brent |
| Mrs Warren | Ethel Barrymore |
| Dr Parry | Kent Smith |
| Blanche | Rhonda Fleming |
| Steve Warren | Gordon Oliver |
| Mrs Oates | Elsa Lanchester |
| Nurse Baker | Sara Allgood |
| Constable | James Bell |
| Desk Clerk | Charles Wagenheim |
| Dr Harvey | Erville Alderson |
| Mr Oates | Rhys Williams |
| Director | Robert Siodmak |
| Producer | Dore Schary |
| Writer | Mel Dinelli |
Broadcasts
- Mon 9 Jul 200701:35BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
- Mon 1 Feb 201000:55BBC Two England & Northern Ireland only
- Sat 20 Nov 201001:05BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Fri 31 Aug 201212:50BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Christmas Day 201301:05BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
