I Wake Up Screaming
Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
Actors: Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis
PlotFrankie Christopher, a promoter, discovers Vicky Lynn, a waitress, and is determined to make her a star. As her fame rises, Vicky starts attracting attention from various influential figures, including a suspicious police detective, Ed Cornell, who develops an unusual obsession with her. When Vicky is found murdered just as she is about to leave for Hollywood, Cornell immediately suspects Frankie and arrests him. Despite the flimsy evidence, Cornell's relentless pursuit and odd behavior create a sense of foreboding. The investigation reveals multiple suspects, including Frankie, his friends, and Vicky's volatile sister Jill, who struggles to come to terms with the tragedy.
As Frankie attempts to clear his name, he grows closer to Jill, and together they delve deeper into Vicky's complex life and relationships. The pressure mounts as the shadowy detective continues his psychological manipulation, convincing others of Frankie's guilt. Suspense builds as Frankie and Jill piece together hidden truths, exposing the darker undercurrents of ambition and jealousy that led to Vicky's untimely death. A tangled web of deceit and motivations slowly unravels, setting the stage for crucial discoveries that reveal the real culprit.
Writers: Dwight Taylor, Steve Fisher
Release Date: 31 Oct 1941
Runtime: 82 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"I Wake Up Screaming" is a compelling noir with an excellent ensemble and cinematic artistry, though somewhat lacking in tension, and the Blu-ray offers commendable video and audio quality.
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