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I Wake Up Screaming

1941 1 h 22 min Melodrama · Drama · Detective

A promoter accused of murder must prove his innocence after the waitress he made a star is found dead.

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About the film

Three of the Hottest names in Hollywood... in a picture that makes the screen SIZZLE!

What it’s about

Promoter Frankie Christopher is interrogated about the murder of Vicky Lynn, a model he once championed. Months earlier, a wager with friends led him to transform a beautiful, ambitious waitress into a stage sensation. Her sudden rise ended with her death, and police suspect Frankie, since Vicky had not wanted him near her in Hollywood.

What hooks you

Bruce Humberstone's direction. The tagline promises 'Three of the most exciting people you ever had in a picture!'

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys noir-tinged mysteries where ambition and suspicion collide, and for those drawn to stories of sudden fame shadowed by tragedy.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
1941
Running time
1h 22min
Age rating
16++
World premiere
Oct 31, 1941

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MOVIE․ONE · 1,128 votes
7.0 /10
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7.25,900
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