The spiral staircase 1946 10 cloverfield lane 2016 the thing 1982 wait until dark 1967 the wind 2018. Ethel barrymore, elsa lanchester, and george brent costar, while dorothy mcguire expertly captures the dilemma of. In a small new england town in 1906, helen mccord, a mute maidservant, goes to see a moving picture on her day off. The viewer and the filmmakers follow in real time as the case against michael peterson is built. When the killer gets his comeuppance there was another loud cheer through the thin audience in the old theatre where i saw it. The new bluray from kino studio classics beautifully restores its inky black shadows from a stunning 4k scan, giving the film new life at a time where it has suddenly become more relevant than ever. Warren ethel barrymore isnt altogether deluded when she advises her mute servant helen dorothy mcguire to flee, in robert siodmaks the spiral staircase, 1946. The spiral staircase 1946 june 12, 2016 november 2, 2019 monsterhunter do you remember when snoopy used to sit on top of his dog house and type a story that started it was a dark and stormy night. Thats the question thats going to be on everyones lips once the staircase begins on netflix on june 8. Spiral staircase, the 1946 movie clip leave this house. The spiral staircase is a 1946 american psychological horror film directed by robert siodmak and starring dorothy mcguire, george brent, and ethel barrymore. The staircase the documentary that surprises after the end. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 19 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 2 art direction by 2 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 production management 1 second unit director or. One of the stairs has a huge mirror on it, allowing siodmak to combine staircase shots with mirror shots, all in one image.
Adapted from an ethel lina white novel, robert siodmaks the spiral staircase 1946 is an effectively chilling gothic film noir with an ominous, expressionistic atmosphere. The lady vanishes the spiral staircase by ethel lina white. The spiral staircase 1946 the old hollywood garden. Dorothy mcguire inhabits a kind, sensitive presence that you root for. I wanted to build a staircase but i changed my mind. Posted on january 28, 2016 by melodramaresearchgroup.
There is not just one grand staircase in this film, but three, including the spiral staircase of the title. With its questionable group of residents and servants, headed by ethel barrymores crusty matriarch, the warren household is already as twisted as the title stairs even. Apr 11, 2016 for educational purposes only directed by robert siodmak and released in 1946. Spiral staircase is a thriller about a mute servant dorothy mcguire who works in an spooky mansion that. The spiral staircase by robert siodmak dorothy mcguire. The spiral staircase is an entertaining little film. The spiral staircase is a gorgeous film and a dependable entry into the spooky mystery genre. Jun 12, 2016 the spiral staircase 1946 june 12, 2016 november 2, 2019 monsterhunter do you remember when snoopy used to sit on top of his dog house and type a story that started it was a dark and stormy night. Ethel lina whites romanvorlage, erstmals 1933 als some must watch veroffentlicht, wurde nach erscheinen des films unter dem filmtitel the spiral staircase. Originally announced as staircase iii, the film documents the story of petersons final trial, set for early 2016. He was the firstever winner of the academy award for best actor in 1929.
Suspense that takes your breath a serial killer stalks a mute servant girl in a remote mansion. A breathtaking mansion becomes the backdrop of grisly murders in the spiral staircase, a 1946 thriller costarring ethel barrymore and coming to bluray and dvd courtesy of kino lorber. It is part of the purpose of reelstreets to reveal outdoor scenes shot in recognisable builtup locations and show how they have changed in the intervening years. The spiral staircase, a murder mystery, knowingly paced by director robert siodmak and shrewdly acted by an expert cast, including ethel barrymore, is choice, eerie entertainment. In 1916, beautiful young mute helen is a domestic worker for elderly, ailing mrs. This 1946 film is one of siodmaks least interesting. The setup is brilliant, and the clues are all there. Approved 1h 23min drama, mystery, thriller 7 february 1946 usa in 1916, a shadowy serial killer is targeting women with afflictions. After his career had waned, he would return to his homeland and form close ties. Just as the film ends, a crash is heard in the room upstairs, and when the projectionist runs up the stairs to investigate, he discovers the body of a lame girl strangled to death. We meet the prosecution team and see the gruesome footage taken the night kathleen died.
In fact, its a good gateway movie for those who havent watched classic films. A staircase also plays an important part in notorious. Judging by the cars in the opening shot of the town and the attire of the people, this is the 1920s, and so the film being shown on the first floor is a silent one, the kissan actual film starring greta garbo and conrad nagel. Warrens two adult sons, albert a professor and womanizing impudent steven, also live in the warren mansion. Aug 19, 2016 the spiral staircase was a massive hit in 1946, and it remains one of the most entertaining old hollywood ever made 70 years after its release. Ethel barrymore, elsa lanchester, and george brent costar, while dorothy mcguire expertly captures the dilemma of the mute helen capel. The spiral staircase 1946 film, an american psychological thriller film. The cinematography is exquisite and shines on kinos new blu. Could it be the maniacal killer is inside the house. After an unhappy time during the making of rasputin and the empress 1932, barrymore had only worked on the stage until she was lured back to the movies for her academy awardwinning performance in none but the lonely heart 1944. Kino lorber to release the spiral staircase 1946 on blu. The killerstheres a longtold apocryphal story about germanborn silent film star emil jannings. The spiral staircase 1946 tt0038975 in 1916, beautiful young mute helen is a domestic worker for elderly, ailing mrs.
Audiences in 1946 had faced this horror head on, and the spiral staircase stands as a stark warning to anyone who may have to face it again. Parrys kent smith passionate departure sends mute servant helen dorothy mcguire into a tortured romantic fantasy, upon which professor warren george brent intrudes, in robert siodmaks the spiral staircase, 1946. The spiral staircase remains a forceful example of 40s freudian hollywood stew, equal parts gaslight melodrama, gothic horror, and postwar trauma noir. Nick williams provides this shot identifying it as the catholic church of st joseph, stanley walk, bracknell, berks. The spiral staircase 1946 page 2 of 2 classic film freak.
On november 23, 2015, lestrade announced a second followup film at the idfa forum. For more, check out episode seven of who magazine s tv podcast, binge list, where we discuss the staircase, as well as the returns of arrested development and the. Last chance producer matthieu belghiti of whats up films was also attached. Our website, as of january 2019, has the facility to display a second now in order to show any changes that may or may not have occurred in intervening years. Dorothy kilgallens november 1946 modern screen piece on the film cited in the previous post compared madame. A release date, cover art, and special features for the sprial staircase bluray and dvd have not yet been revealed, but well keep daily dead readers updated. A breathtaking mansion becomes the backdrop of grisly murders in the spiral staircase, a 1946 thriller costarring ethel barrymore and coming to bluray and dvd courtesy of kino lorber a release date, cover art, and special features for the sprial staircase bluray and dvd have not yet been revealed, but well keep daily dead readers updated on this release.
With dorothy mcguire, george brent, ethel barrymore, kent smith. The spiral staircase, first published in 1933 under the title some must watch is a routine murder mystery which gained its revised title from a derived movie in 1946. Like some other of his films, it is a period piece. For her part, barrymore enjoyed making the spiral staircase. Spiral staircase, the 1946 movie clip say i do airing. Trapped in her victorian house in the mission district, shed like to move on with her afterlife, and she gets some help from psychic jeannie barroga.
Its over stuffed victorian furniture and ornate decor positively scream that the characters are probably repressed and emotionally disturbed. There must be something about the spiral staircase somewhere on these boards, but i dont think its had the attention it deserves, perhaps because it seems a trifle offtopic. Summary of discussion on notorious melodrama research group. The spiral staircase 1946 full movie, audio fixed youtube. The spiral staircase 1946 journeys in classic film. The spiral staircase 1946 classic horror film board. Gallery of 22 movie poster and cover images for the spiral staircase 1946. Revisiting the spiral staircase 1946 and dragonwyck. Adapted from ethel lina whites british novel some must watch 1933 by screenwriter mel dinelli, the film follows a mute young woman in an early20th century vermont town being terrorized by a serial killer who targets disabled women. We meet michaels four children from his first marriage, who all say he was devoted to their stepmother. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival.
The sets in this film explore every possible noir approach. Kino lorber to release the spiral staircase 1946 on bluray. The spiral staircase the spiral staircase 1945 is one of siodmaks most richly styled works. The spiral staircase, first published in 1933 under the title some must watch is a routine murder mystery which gained its. For educational purposes only directed by robert siodmak and released in 1946. Jun 04, 2018 the spiral staircase is an entertaining little film. Dec 30, 2011 the spiral staircase 1946 begins at a hotel. The spiral staircase 1945 drama, mystery, thriller. Fans of hitchcock should enjoy this as it a good little thriller, full of suspense. I love the spiral staircase, as much for its production values and the way its done as for its actual story. Robert siodmaks phantom lady 1944 and the killers 1946 are showing in march and april, 2019 on mubi in many countries around the world. The spiral staircase is a longtime favorite of mine and the film has been hailed as a.
Perhaps a bit too melodramatic at times, this is a film that many have enjoyed since it was first shown at the cinema back in 1946. See more ideas about spiral staircase, george brent and film noir. Oct 05, 2018 the spiral staircase is a gorgeous film and a dependable entry into the spooky mystery genre. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 3. After last years takes on nosferatu, freaks, the most dangerous game, the invisible man and the wolfman, i thought this years classic horror month should focus on the psychological horror flicks and what better film to start with than the spiral staircase 1946, dir. December 20 frank capras its a wonderful life, featuring james stewart, donna reed, lionel barrymore, henry travers, and thomas mitchell opens in new york. Nov 24, 2017 i love the spiral staircase, as much for its production values and the way its done as for its actual story. With its questionable group of residents and servants, headed by ethel barrymores crusty matriarch, the warren household is already as twisted as the title stairs even before they suspect that a. A murderer embodying a nazilike eugenicist ideologythis son, tormented by his own incapacity, raised by a domineering monster. Brie larson shelters in place in the 2015 film room, for which she won the academy award for best actress. November 21 william wylers the best years of our lives premieres in new york featuring an ensemble cast including fredric march, myrna loy, dana andrews, teresa wright, and harold russell. The spiral staircase 1946 film, an american psychological thriller film the spiral staircase 1961 film. In some ways it could be called the father of the italian giallo and the american slasher film.
Rich in atmosphere and style, this excellent film exemplfies all the great elements of hollywood film noir style. Mendozas 2012 indie film features a ghost anna ishida who is herself haunted, rather than one who haunts others. Oscarnominated performance best supporting actress, 1946, the invalid. An unusual suspense film, the spiral staircase tells the story of a mute servant girl threatened by a murderer who has a penchant for killing the handicapped. The sequel, subtitled last chance, premiered at the international documentary film festival amsterdam in november 2012. Csigalepcso 1946 teljes film, teljes film, the spiral. The invalid matriarch of the hauntedorthreatened new england mansion mrs. Two prime examples were released in 1946 robert siodmaks the spiral staircase and joseph l.
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