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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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infidelity
salesman
antisemitism
1920s
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Questions about The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
How long is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs was directed by Delbert Mann and released in 1960.
What genre is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is a Drama film (1960).
Who stars in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?
The cast of The Dark at the Top of the Stairs includes Robert Preston, Dorothy McGuire, Eve Arden, Angela Lansbury, Shirley Knight.
What is the TMDB rating for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs?
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 15 votes.
