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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

Watching 1939: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Feb 2, 2023

In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, th 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

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

Up the Down Staircase (1967)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Aug 12, 2019

Up the Down Staircase Directed by Robert Mulligan Tad Mosel from the novel by Bel Kaufman 1967/US Park Place Production First viewing?/Amazon Instant   Loved the book.  Not so keen on the movie. It is Sylvia Barrett’s (Sandy Dennis) first year as a high-school English teacher.  She happen read more

The Haunting Spiral Staircase

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Aug 18, 2018

The Barrymores were to Hollywood what the Redgraves were to England: A “royal” family of talented actors, expended on more than one generation. My friend Crystal is one of the Barrymore’s great admirers and she reminds it to us every year with her always expected Barrymore Trilogy 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 (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 (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



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