I Wake Up Screaming (1941)

6.9/10 82 min Mystery Crime

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.

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

Morris Ankrum

Assistant District Attorney

Charles Lane

Keating- Florist

Frank Orth

Cemetery Caretaker

Gregory Gaye

Headwaiter

May Beatty

Lady Handel

Brooks Benedict

Nightclub patron (uncredited)

Stanley Blystone

Detective (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

Detective (uncredited)

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