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I Wake Up Screaming

1941 · 82 min

A shadowy, fast-talking noir that keeps you guessing with flashbacks and a creeping sense of obsession.

Directed by
H. Bruce Humberstone
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Starring
Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis
Tagline
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.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
H. Bruce Humberstone
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Starring
Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis
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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • justice
  • love
  • guilt
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour3
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Genres
mystery, crime
Directed by
H. Bruce Humberstone
Written by
Dwight Taylor
Starring
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Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography
Edward Cronjager
Runtime
82 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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