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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.

1 hour, 23 minutes

Last on

Christmas Day 201301:05
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Waltz Op. 34 No. 2 in A minor

Credits

Helen CapelDorothy McGuire
Professor WarrenGeorge Brent
Mrs WarrenEthel Barrymore
Dr ParryKent Smith
BlancheRhonda Fleming
Steve WarrenGordon Oliver
Mrs OatesElsa Lanchester
Nurse BakerSara Allgood
ConstableJames Bell
Desk ClerkCharles Wagenheim
Dr HarveyErville Alderson
Mr OatesRhys Williams
DirectorRobert Siodmak
ProducerDore Schary
WriterMel Dinelli

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Jul 200701:35
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 1 Feb 201000:55
    BBC Two England & Northern Ireland only
  • Sat 20 Nov 201001:05
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Fri 31 Aug 201212:50
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Christmas Day 201301:05
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire

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