

I Wake Up Screaming
1941-10-31 · 82 min · ★ 6.9
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 GrableJill Lynn
Victor MatureFrankie Christopher (Botticelli)
Carole LandisVicky Lynn
Laird CregarPolice Insp. Ed Cornell
William GarganJerry 'Mac' MacDonald
Alan MowbrayRobin Ray
Allyn JoslynLarry Evans
Elisha Cook Jr.Harry Williams
Chick ChandlerReporter
Cyril RingReporter
Morris AnkrumAssistant District Attorney
Charles LaneKeating- Florist
Frank OrthCemetery Caretaker
Gregory GayeHeadwaiter
May BeattyLady Handel
Brooks BenedictNightclub patron (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneDetective (uncredited)
Wade BotelerDetective (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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