
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
Everytime a woman turns her face away because she's tired or unwilling - there's someone waiting like me!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1960-09-28
- Runtime: 124 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (11 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6015
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Robert Preston
as Rubin Flood

Dorothy McGuire
as Cora Flood

Eve Arden
as Lottie Lacey

Angela Lansbury
as Mavis Pruitt

Shirley Knight
as Reenie Flood

Lee Kinsolving
as Sammy Golden

Frank Overton
as Morris Lacey

Penny Parker
as Flirt Conway

Robert Eyer
as Sonny Flood

Robin Warga
as Harold
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What is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?▼
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1960-09-28.
Who are the main actors in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?▼
The main cast includes Robert Preston, Dorothy McGuire, Eve Arden, Angela Lansbury, Shirley Knight, .
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Is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs based on a true story?▼
Everytime a woman turns her face away because she's tired or unwilling - there's someone waiting like me!
What is the IMDb rating of The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?▼
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 11 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?▼
The total runtime of The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is 124 minutes.
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