Shadows on the Stairs
Synopsis
Occupants of a London boarding house become suspects as a string of murders are discovered.
Top Cast
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Frieda Inescort
Mrs. Stella Rosabelle Armitage
Paul Cavanagh
Joseph 'Joe' Reynolds
Heather Angel
Sylvia Armitage
Bruce Lester
Hugh Bromilow
Miles Mander
Tom Armitage
Lumsden Hare
Inspector
Turhan Bey
Ram Singh
Charles Irwin
Constable
Phyllis Barry
Lucy Timson
Mary Field
Phoebe Marcia St. John Snell
Paul Renay
Hindu Sailor
Manuel López
Hindu Sailor (Uncredited)
Paul Panzer
Taxi Driver Helping Ram Singh (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Shadows on the Stairs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Anthony Coldeway, Frank Vosper
Bernhard Kaun
Allen G. Siegler
Thomas Pratt
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Foy
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Anthony Coldeway
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadows on the Stairs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadows on the Stairs about?
Occupants of a London boarding house become suspects as a string of murders are discovered.
Who directed Shadows on the Stairs?
Shadows on the Stairs was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Shadows on the Stairs?
The principal cast of Shadows on the Stairs includes Frieda Inescort, Paul Cavanagh, Heather Angel, Bruce Lester, Miles Mander.
When was Shadows on the Stairs released and how long is it?
Shadows on the Stairs was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadows on the Stairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadows on the Stairs was composed by Bernhard Kaun.