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I Wake Up Screaming(1941)
Status: Released
Date: 1941-10-31
69%
77 Votes
Time: 1h 22m
Three of the Hottest names in Hollywood... in a picture that makes the screen SIZZLE!
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: I Wake Up Screaming
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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