On this day in 1960, WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES released THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS. Directed by the great DELBERT MANN from the play by WILLIAM INGE this story of an early 20th century family coping with love, infidelity, religious prejudices and unemployment is a parade of amazing performances. The all-star cast includes ROBERT PRESTON, SHIRLEY KNIGHT, DOROTHY McGUIRE, EVE ARDEN and ANGELA LANSBURY.