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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

6.519602h 4mNRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorDelbert Mann
WritersIrving Ravetch·Harriet Frank Jr.
ProducerMichael Garrison

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Not available in India
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Guernsey, United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Delbert Mann

RPRobert Preston
Robert Preston
Rubin Flood
DMDorothy McGuire
Dorothy McGuire
Cora Flood
EAEve Arden
Eve Arden
Lottie Lacey
ALAngela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury
Mavis Pruitt
SKShirley Knight
Shirley Knight
Reenie Flood
LKLee Kinsolving
Lee Kinsolving
Sammy Golden
FOFrank Overton
Frank Overton
Morris Lacey
PP
Penny Parker
Flirt Conway
RE
Robert Eyer
Sonny Flood
RW
Robin Warga
Harold
KLKen Lynch
Ken Lynch
Harry Ralston
MPMary Patton
Mary Patton
Peg Ralston

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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs — streaming FAQ

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