# The Spiral Staircase

Title: The Spiral Staircase Summary: In 1916, a shadowy serial killer is targeting women with "afflictions"; one night during a thunderstorm, the mute Helen feels menaced. Directed by: Robert Siodmak Actors: Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore Production Company: RKO Radio Pictures Release Date: 31 May 1946 (Argentina) Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1 In 1916, beautiful young mute Helen is a domestic worker for elderly, ailing Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Warren's two adult sons, Albert (a professor) and womanizing impudent Steven, also live in the Warren mansion. Mrs. Warren becomes concerned for Helen's safety when a rash of murders involving 'women with afflictions' hits the neighborhood. She implores her physician, Dr. Parry, to take Helen away for her own safety. When another murder occurs inside the Warren mansion, it becomes obvious that Helen is in danger.

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1946
- By: RKO Radio Pictures
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Film noir, Mystery
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/tss32236)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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