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I Wake Up Screaming (1941)

1941-10-31 · 1h 22m · EN
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Three of the Hottest names in Hollywood... in a picture that makes the screen SIZZLE!

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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H. Bruce HumberstoneDirector

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Betty GrableBetty GrableJill LynnVictor MatureVictor MatureFrankie Christopher (Botticelli)Carole LandisCarole LandisVicky LynnLaird CregarLaird CregarPolice Insp. Ed CornellWilliam GarganWilliam GarganJerry 'Mac' MacDonaldAlan MowbrayAlan MowbrayRobin RayAllyn JoslynAllyn JoslynLarry EvansElisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Harry WilliamsChick ChandlerChick ChandlerReporterCyril RingCyril RingReporterMorris AnkrumMorris AnkrumAssistant District AttorneyCharles LaneCharles LaneKeating- Florist

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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.

How long is I Wake Up Screaming?

I Wake Up Screaming has a runtime of 82 minutes.