Movie

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!”

★ 6.5(15)19602h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Delbert Mann
Release date: 1960-09-28
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is a 1960 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Delbert Mann, starring Robert Preston, Dorothy McGuire and Eve Arden. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dark at the Top of the Stairs in Poland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert Preston

Rubin Flood

Dorothy McGuire

Cora Flood

Eve Arden

Lottie Lacey

Angela Lansbury

Mavis Pruitt

Shirley Knight

Reenie Flood

Lee Kinsolving

Sammy Golden

Frank Overton

Morris Lacey

Penny Parker

Flirt Conway

Robert Eyer

Sonny Flood

Robin Warga

Harold

Ken Lynch

Harry Ralston

Mary Patton

Peg Ralston

Themes & keywords

infidelitysalesmanantisemitism1920s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dark at the Top of the Stairs in Poland?+

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Poland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs on Netflix?+

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is not on Netflix in Poland right now.

How long is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?+

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?+

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs stars Robert Preston, Dorothy McGuire, Eve Arden, Angela Lansbury and Shirley Knight.

When did The Dark at the Top of the Stairs come out?+

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is a 1960 movie directed by Delbert Mann.

What genre is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?+

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is Drama film.

Who directed The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?+

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs was directed by Delbert Mann.