Movie Description
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
(1960)Overview
In Oklahoma in the 1920s, Rubin Flood loses his job as a traveling salesman when the company goes bankrupt. This adds to his worries at home. His wife Cora is frigid because of trying to make ends meet. His teenage daughter Reenie is afraid of going out on dates, but eventually makes friends with a troubled Jewish boy Sammy Golden, and his son is a mama's boy. He finally storms out of the house when Cora falsely accuses him of having an affair with Mavis Pruitt.
Featured Crew
- Director : Delbert Mann
- Producer : Michael Garrison
- Editor : Folmar Blangsted
- Cast : Robert Preston,Dorothy McGuire,Eve Arden,Angela Lansbury,Shirley Knight,Lee Kinsolving,Frank Overton,Penny Parker,Robert Eyer,Robin Warga,Ken Lynch,Mary Patton,Addison Richards,Helen Wallace,Emerson Treacy,Peg La Centra,Paul Comi
Cast
Rubin Flood
Cora Flood
Lottie Lacey
Mavis Pruitt
Reenie Flood
Sammy Golden
Morris Lacey
Flirt Conway
Sonny Flood
Harold
Harry Ralston
Peg Ralston
Harris
Lydia Harper
George, the banker
Edna Harper
Jenkins
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Facts
Original TitleThe Dark at the Top of the Stairs
Status Released
Release Information
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1960-09-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 04m
Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures
Genres
- Drama
