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I Wake Up Screaming
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I Wake Up Screaming

1941-10-31 · 82 min · ★ 6.9

Mystery · Crime

A young promoter is accused of the murder of Vicky Lynn, a young actress he "discovered" as a waitress while out with ex-actor Robin Ray and gossip columnist Larry Evans.

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Directors
H. Bruce Humberstone
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Betty GrableBetty GrableJill Lynn
Victor MatureVictor MatureFrankie Christopher (Botticelli)
Carole LandisCarole LandisVicky Lynn
Laird CregarLaird CregarPolice Insp. Ed Cornell
William GarganWilliam GarganJerry 'Mac' MacDonald
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayRobin Ray
Allyn JoslynAllyn JoslynLarry Evans
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Harry Williams
Chick ChandlerChick ChandlerReporter
Cyril RingCyril RingReporter
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumAssistant District Attorney
Charles LaneCharles LaneKeating- Florist
Frank OrthFrank OrthCemetery Caretaker
Gregory GayeGregory GayeHeadwaiter
May BeattyMay BeattyLady Handel
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictNightclub patron (uncredited)
Edward BibyNightclub patron (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneDetective (uncredited)
Wade BotelerWade BotelerDetective (uncredited)
John BreenSidewalk passerby (uncredited)

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