I Wake Up Screaming
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Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-29
Top Cast
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Betty Grable
Jill Lynn
Victor Mature
Frankie Christopher (Botticelli)
Carole Landis
Vicky Lynn
Laird Cregar
Police Insp. Ed Cornell
William Gargan
Jerry 'Mac' MacDonald
Alan Mowbray
Robin Ray
Allyn Joslyn
Larry Evans
Elisha Cook Jr.
Harry Williams
Chick Chandler
Reporter
Cyril Ring
Reporter
Morris Ankrum
Assistant District Attorney
Charles Lane
Keating- Florist
Frank Orth
Cemetery Caretaker
Gregory Gaye
Headwaiter
May Beatty
Lady Handel
Brooks Benedict
Nightclub patron (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Nightclub patron (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Detective (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight Taylor
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- I Wake Up Screaming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Dwight Taylor, Steve Fisher, Arthur Berthelet, George Wright
Cyril J. Mockridge
Edward Cronjager
Robert L. Simpson
Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Dwight Taylor
Screenplay
Milton Sperling
Producer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Wake Up Screaming
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What is I Wake Up Screaming about?
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.
Who directed I Wake Up Screaming?
I Wake Up Screaming was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in I Wake Up Screaming?
The principal cast of I Wake Up Screaming includes Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Laird Cregar, William Gargan.
When was I Wake Up Screaming released and how long is it?
I Wake Up Screaming was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for I Wake Up Screaming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Wake Up Screaming was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is I Wake Up Screaming based on a book or true story?
I Wake Up Screaming is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Steve Fisher".