The Spiral Staircase (1946) | |
| Director(s) | Robert Siodmak |
| Producer(s) | Dore Schary (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Film Adaptation, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Psychological Thrillers |
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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)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ethel Barrymore | Nominated |
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The Spiral Staircase (1946)
By The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 5, 2025 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversFew thrillers have ever wrapped terror in such beauty as Robert Siodmak's The Spiral Staircase (1946). Adapted from Ethel Lina White's novel "Some Must Watch", it is one of the crown jewels of the "old dark house" tradition. The story takes place in 1916 in a quiet New England village that is shaken... Read full article
Silver Screen Standards: Storms and Silence in The Spiral Staircase (1946)
By Jennifer Garlen on Jan 11, 2024 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSilver 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 ManDorothy 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 ManClassic 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 GardenThe 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
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