The Spiral Staircase (RKO-Radio), a murder mystery, knowingly paced byDirector Robert Siodmak and shrewdly acted by an expert cast, includingEthel Barrymor...

Read the Empire Movie review of The Spiral Staircase. Although its whodunnit aspect is weak, the strong camera angles and cast performance make this a...

Vertigo Alfred Hitchcock (PG) The Spiral Staircase Robert Siodmak (PG) By Adam Mars-Jones

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This is a smooth production of an obvious, though suspenseful murder thriller, ably acted and directed. Mood and pace are well set, and story grips throughout.