Still from I Wake Up Screaming — I Wake Up Screaming (1941) — H. Bruce HumberstonePhotographed by Edward Cronjager

H. Bruce Humberstone

I Wake Up Screaming

Name: I Wake Up Screaming
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Released: 1941
Duration: 82 min

English / 1941 / 1h 22m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Mystery

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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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Credits

Crew

DirectorH. Bruce Humberstone

WriterDwight Taylor

CinematographerEdward Cronjager

ComposerCyril J. Mockridge

EditorRobert L. Simpson

Producer

Cast

Betty Grableas Jill Lynn

Victor Matureas Frankie Christopher (Botticelli)

Carole Landisas Vicky Lynn

Laird Cregaras Police Insp. Ed Cornell

William Garganas Jerry 'Mac' MacDonald

Alan Mowbrayas Robin Ray

Allyn Joslynas Larry Evans

Elisha Cook Jr.as Harry Williams

Chick Chandleras Reporter

Cyril Ringas Reporter

Morris Ankrumas Assistant District Attorney

Charles Laneas Keating- Florist

Frank Orthas Cemetery Caretaker

Gregory Gayeas Headwaiter

May Beattyas Lady Handel

Brooks Benedictas Nightclub patron (uncredited)

Edward Bibyas Nightclub patron (uncredited)

Stanley Blystoneas Detective (uncredited)

Wade Boteleras Detective (uncredited)

John Breenas Sidewalk passerby (uncredited)