The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

The story

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 & crew

Robert PrestonRubin Flood

Dorothy McGuireCora Flood

Eve ArdenLottie Lacey

Angela LansburyMavis Pruitt

Shirley KnightReenie Flood

Lee KinsolvingSammy Golden

Frank OvertonMorris Lacey

Penny Parker

Penny ParkerFlirt Conway

Robert Eyer

Robert EyerSonny Flood

Robin Warga

Robin WargaHarold

Ken LynchHarry Ralston

Mary PattonPeg Ralston