The Dark Stairway_
“Professional jealousy over the discovery of a formula for an anaesthetic leads to murder in a hospital.” - BFI.
Starring
Hugh Williams, Chili Bouchier, Garry Marsh
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Dark Stairway was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
“Professional jealousy over the discovery of a formula for an anaesthetic leads to murder in a hospital.” - BFI.
The Dark Stairway is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 13m.
CAST (16)
Hugh Williams
Dr. Thurlow
Chili Bouchier
Betty Trimmer
Garry Marsh
Dr. Mortimer
Reginald Purdell
Askew
James Stephenson
Inspector Clarke
Glen Alyn
Isabel Simmonds
JC
John Carol
Merridew
Lesley Brook
Mary Cresswell
Robert Rendel
Dr. Fletcher
AP
Aubrey Pollock
Dr. Cresswell
EB
Elsa Buchanan
Syd Crossley
Katie Johnson
RL
Ross Landon
MP
Muriel Pope
IT
Ivy Tresmand
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Dark Stairway about?
“Professional jealousy over the discovery of a formula for an anaesthetic leads to murder in a hospital.” - BFI.
How long is The Dark Stairway?
The Dark Stairway has a runtime of 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Who stars in The Dark Stairway?
The cast of The Dark Stairway includes Hugh Williams, Chili Bouchier, Garry Marsh, Reginald Purdell, James Stephenson.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama